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African Conference on Agricultural Technology tackles food security challenges and youth engagement

adminOct 31, 20230

The African Conference on Agricultural Technology (ACAT) has commenced in the nation, gathering agricultural experts, policymakers, and practitioners from across the African continent to address

KALRO initiates avocado seedling multiplication to boost European market prospects

adminOct 30, 20230

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has launched an ambitious project aimed at expanding avocado production to tap into the lucrative European market.

Climate change: Experts convene in Nairobi to explore contemporary approaches for food security

adminOct 24, 20230

Government and non-government representatives are set to convene in Nairobi during the 7th Agro-Food Pack Exhibition, aiming to address concerns related to food security. This

Farmers’ September loan uptake declines slightly: CBK report

adminOct 11, 20230

Various obstacles, including high interest rates, the absence of collateral, and concerns about the consequences of default, are preventing farmers from accessing credit, despite the

Sugarcane farmers to receive outstanding payments in three months

adminOct 11, 20230

Sugarcane farmers in the western part of the country, who are collectively owed nearly Sh2 billion by public millers, will soon receive their outstanding payments

Young scientist’s ambitious plan: Creating cough syrup from snail mucus

adminOct 6, 2023October 6, 20230

A great relief for Kenyans as a group of researchers from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT) is set to come up with

Government bans maize, wheat imports to protect local farmers

adminOct 6, 20230

FARMER’S SUPPORT President William Ruto has outlined measures aimed at protecting local farmers and ensuring price stability. He emphasized that the government will only consider

Horticultural exports rise to 29-month high due to increased demand

adminOct 4, 2023October 4, 20230

Recent data released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) highlights a remarkable uptick in Kenya’s horticultural exports for July, breaking the 29-month record, owing

D.P. Gachagua emphasizes agriculture’s crucial role in combating unemployment

adminOct 3, 20230

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon young people to consider pursuing careers in agriculture-related fields, emphasizing their high availability in today’s job market. Speaking

NDMA predicts improved drought situation by January

adminSep 27, 2023October 3, 20230

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) predicts an improvement in the drought situation, with the number of people requiring humanitarian assistance expected to decrease to

Satellite Data in Kenyan Agriculture: SatSure and KALRO Join Forces to Boost Resilience and Productivity

Makueni County Advances Dairy Sector with Strategic Support for Farmers

Digital Agriculture Partnership in Tanzania Empowers Smallholder Farmers

African Conference on Agricultural Technology tackles food security challenges and youth engagement

KALRO initiates avocado seedling multiplication to boost European market prospects

Climate change: Experts convene in Nairobi to explore contemporary approaches for food security

Farmers’ September loan uptake declines slightly: CBK report

Sugarcane farmers to receive outstanding payments in three months

Young scientist’s ambitious plan: Creating cough syrup from snail mucus

Government bans maize, wheat imports to protect local farmers

Horticultural exports rise to 29-month high due to increased demand

D.P. Gachagua emphasizes agriculture’s crucial role in combating unemployment

NDMA predicts improved drought situation by January