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Ruto encourages farmers to set their own maize prices, insists government will offer Sh 4000 per 90 kg bag

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President William Ruto has offered assurance to local farmers, expressing the government’s readiness to purchase their maize. Ruto has confirmed that the National Cereals and...

Food and Cooking Tips Uncategorized

Exploring the advantages of sweet potatoes: 8 reasons to include them in your diet

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Sweet potatoes, with their deliciously sweet flavor and vibrant orange hue, are not only a delightful addition to your plate but also a nutritional powerhouse....

Agricultural Policy and Development Events and Trade Fairs Food Security and Sustainability News

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

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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...

Agricultural Innovations and Research Avocado farming Markets and Export News

KALRO initiates avocado seedling multiplication to boost European market prospects

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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....

Events and Trade Fairs News

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

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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...

Agricultural Finance Farming Economics Reports

Farmers’ September loan uptake declines slightly: CBK report

adminOctober 11, 2023

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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...

Agricultural Finance News Sugarcane farming

Sugarcane farmers to receive outstanding payments in three months

adminOctober 11, 2023

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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...

Biotechnology in Farming

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

adminOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023

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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...

Agricultural Policy and Initiatives

Government bans maize, wheat imports to protect local farmers

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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\ Horticulture News

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

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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...