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New irrigation drive boost for smallholder farmers
The government has launched a farmer-led irrigation programme to equip 350,000 smallholder farmers with affordable irrigation tools and climate-smart technologies.
By Amos Kiarie
2026-02-21 00:00:00
The plant is deemed central to doubling national milk production, strengthening feed standards, and positioning the country as a regional livestock powerhouse.
By Selina Mutua
2026-02-18 20:42:00
Africa’s shrinking crop diversity threatens food security as droughts, erratic rainfall, climate change and agricultural resilience challenges intensify.
By Juliet Omelo
2026-02-14 17:24:34
A student entrepreneur showcases a growing banana-based beverage venture to intrigued crowds at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2026-02-14 16:06:47
Farmers across Europe are protesting amid one of the most plentiful potato harvests in years, as the unintended consequences of US tariffs and increased competition drive down prices.
By AFP
2026-02-10 17:47:29
Kenya must urgently step up investment in agricultural mechanisation, irrigation and skills to cut food imports and stabilise supply, policymakers and investors
By Sofia Ali
2026-02-10 16:37:57
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation and the National Youth Service have partnered to produce livestock feed.
By Anthony Gitonga
2026-02-09 13:08:29
Your birds may look normal at first, but inside, worms could be damaging their intestines, stealing nutrients and reducing growth and egg production.
By Dr Watson Messo
2026-02-07 09:41:12
The nutritional value of indigenous foods has prompted doctors to recommend them for conditions such as diabetes and blood-related illnesses.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2026-02-07 09:36:00
The factory will strengthen local feed supply, improve quality and consistency, create jobs, and support national efforts toward food security and industrial growth
By Juliet Omelo
2026-02-06 12:41:12
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says Kenya’s agricultural priorities must be structured internally and funded based on local realities, not external templates.
By Patrick Beja
2026-02-04 11:34:50
Digitally managed cold chain solutions allow farmers to store any horticultural produce in decentralised, solar-powered cold rooms and pay only for usage, such as a small fee per crate per day.
By Rachael Kibui
2026-02-03 16:19:16
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