Agriculture
Agriculture CS Kagwe said the country must urgently adopt scientific, technology-driven, and digital farming systems to increase productivity per acre, particularly in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), which make up more than 80 per cent of Kenya’s land mass.
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New dawn for over 7 million farmers as Gov't launches digital agriculture system
CS Kagwe described the handover as a “new dawn for Kenyan farmers” and a key plank of the government's Digital Super Highway agenda.The milestone comes at a transformative moment for KADIC as the ministry also makes significant gains wi...
Kenya steps up efforts to boost ruminant vaccination
The high-level forum brought together county veterinary officials, vaccine manufacturers, farmer groups, researchers and development partners to strengthen coordination in livestock disease control.
Gov't suspends avocado sea exports from October 20th
In a statement signed by AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, the move follows a nationwide survey of key avocado-producing regions, which found that current volumes of the main season crop are insufficient to support continued sea shipment.
Kenya loses Ksh.20B in five years over delayed adoption of GMO crops - Report
A new report warns that misinformation and regulatory bottlenecks are keeping life-changing technologies out of farmers’ hands and consequently costing the country billions.
Kenyan agri-tech company's land leasing model helps farmers unlock commercial value
Founded six years ago by Alexander Vancuchin and Richard Gadwa, Cinch was in August named among five East African enterprises awarded a Ksh.85.6 million grant.Under its model, Cinch leases land from smallholders and pays them monthly rent while covering all investment costs, including irrigation sys...
African Food Fellowship: Good leadership key in creating healthy, inclusive and sustainable food systems
These initiatives, known as food systems actions, include new ideas around reducing post-harvest losses for fishermen in Turkana, transforming flower waste into much-needed organic fertiliser for farmers, and leveraging agriculture to unlock carbon financing.
Rice farmers left high and dry as state opens duty free importation window
To allow a window of duty free rice importation is a double blow to the hard working rice farmers in the country and a ticket to their continued misery.
Vivo Energy Kenya hosts agriculture conference in Nakuru
“We are committed to walking the journey with our farmers and agri-processors — ensuring they have access to world-class fuels, lubricants, and partnerships that deliver real value,” said Mark Senteu, Commercial Manager, Vivo Energy Kenya.