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New grain-sized seeds revolutionise Kenya's potato farming landscape

a Netherlands-based company has introduced an innovative solution producing tiny potato seeds

By Rachel Kibui Mar. 18, 2025

New grain-sized seeds revolutionise Kenya's potato farming landscape

Only 20 of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

Only 20 of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

By Nanjinia Wamuswa Mar. 13, 2025

Reprieve for farmers as Kenya signs deal to export vegetables and fruits to Italy

Reprieve for farmers as Kenya signs deal to export vegetables and fruits to Italy

By Patrick Vidija Feb. 20, 2025

Sunflower farming brightens life in semi-arid Kitui

By Philip Muasya Feb. 10, 2025

Bungoma County bets on extension officers to improve crop yields

Bungoma County is banking on its extension officers to drive high agricultural yields in a move to enhance food security and agricultural productivity.

By Juliet Omelo Feb. 04, 2025

Bungoma County bets on extension officers to improve crop yields

Irrigation tech turns Kitui farm into green haven

Water harvesting has been part of my farming journey for a long time, and the fruits are evident

By Philip Muasya Jan. 23, 2025

Irrigation tech turns Kitui farm into green haven

Rice production gets impetus in a multi-million irrigation project

Ochiaga said their aim is to empower farmers to enable them to grow rice on a large scale.

By James Omoro Jan. 23, 2025

Rice production gets impetus in a multi-million irrigation project

A bioherbicide helping farmers to fight hunger

By next year and with WFP’s support, Toothpick aims to introduce its bioherbicide to 110,000 farmers

By Lisa Murray Jan. 13, 2025

A bioherbicide helping farmers to fight hunger

New Basmati variety takes Ahero rice fields by storm

the few farmers who agreed to plant Basmati sold their entire stock, and the buyers were still asking for more.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa Jan. 09, 2025

New Basmati variety takes Ahero rice fields by storm

Agriculture insurance takes root with tech

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered picture based insurance, allowing farmers to take photos for advice or quantifying losses

By Nanjinia Wamuswa Dec. 17, 2024

Agriculture insurance takes root with tech

Quelea bird invasion costs wheat farmers Sh2m daily

Farmers lose 50,000 kilograms of wheat daily valued at Sh2.2 million.

By Julius Chepkwony Dec. 06, 2024

Quelea bird invasion costs wheat farmers Sh2m daily

Indigenous crops take centre stage in drive to beat climate change

Activities targeted the value chain development of priority NUS through pilot work in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.

By Rachel Kibui Nov. 22, 2024

Indigenous crops take centre stage in drive to beat climate change

Is this Kenya's biggest sweet potato?

I follow guidance from experts at Kalro on everything from seed selection to crop rotation

By Joseph Kipsang Nov. 22, 2024

Is this Kenya's biggest sweet potato?

Farming restores peace in restive arid north

What began with hesitation has since evolved into a transformative initiative, fostering peace, food security, health, and education

By Ndung’u Gachane Nov. 21, 2024

Farming restores peace in restive arid north

Youth digging riches in horticulture nursery business

He started with 5,000 crop seedlings and now he grows around 1.5 million.

By Stanley Ongwae Nov. 18, 2024

Youth digging riches in horticulture nursery business

Tomato Farmers reap big from drive to raise yields

validating improved tomato varieties and agronomic practices, integrating pest and disease management strategies, post-harvest handling, processing and value-addition

By Nanjinia Wamuswa Nov. 13, 2024

Tomato Farmers reap big from drive to raise yields

Kenya spearheads Apple farming revolution in region

I am an apple farmer and ambassador of Wambugu Apples in Nigeria, where I have also inspired several others to plant apples

By FarmKenya Jan. 30, 2024

Kenya spearheads Apple farming revolution in region

Bungoma County bets on extension officers to improve crop yields

Bungoma County is banking on its extension officers to drive high agricultural yields in a move to enhance food security and agricultural productivity.

By Juliet Omelo Feb. 04, 2025

Bungoma County bets on extension officers to improve crop yields

Irrigation tech turns Kitui farm into green haven

Water harvesting has been part of my farming journey for a long time, and the fruits are evident

By Philip Muasya Jan. 23, 2025

Irrigation tech turns Kitui farm into green haven

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