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        <title>Hygiene: The key to poultry profitability</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Many first-time poultry farmers, whether they are keeping layers for eggs, broilers for meat, or both, find that their first flock usually does very well.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Bureau for animal welfare pushes African states to improve health data systems</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:37:14 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources has challenged African countries to strengthen animal health information systems]]></description>
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        <title>Nairobi hosts workshop to strengthen animal disease surveillance</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:55:09 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The workshop banks on training on the Animal Resources Information System (ARIS) to improve data collection and analysis.]]></description>
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        <title>Who will speak for the beast of burden?</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:42:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Donkeys work in rough terrains that can easily strain and inflict considerable suffering on their bodies.]]></description>
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        <title>Farmers urged to embrace technology</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:09:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Statistics show that as of 2025, approximately 673 million people worldwide, about 8.2 per cent of the global population, face hunger, with around 295 million experiencing acute hunger. ]]></description>
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        <title>Strategies for marketing your poultry</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:40:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Selling too cheaply can create losses, while charging too much without added value may drive customers away.]]></description>
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        <title>Bees shape up Kenya's food security agenda</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:20:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Nearly 75 per cent of major food crops depend on pollinators, making bees essential for agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable livelihoods. ]]></description>
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        <title>New lobby to raise Kenya's agriculture growth unveiled</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:15 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The new lobby aims to boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience and connect global innovation with local farming systems. ]]></description>
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        <title>Governor Waiguru lauds reforms as coffee payout hits Sh7.4 billion</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:39:25 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The latest payments ranged between Sh104 and Sh157.40 per kilogram of cherry, with an impressive average of Sh139 per kilogram, underscoring a strong resurgence in the sector.]]></description>
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        <title>Galana Kulalu springs to life as investments, infrastructure drive long-awaited revival</title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:01:41 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[After 19 years of false starts, the Galana Kulalu Food Security project in Kilifi and Tana River is taking shape with private firms investing millions of shillings in agribusinesses in the area. ]]></description>
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        <title>Macadamia reforms seek to shield farmers from brokers, boost earnings</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:40:21 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Macadamia farmers are set for a major reprieve following the government crackdown on brokers, with new measures aimed at boosting earnings and strengthening cooperatives.]]></description>
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        <title>CGA, Egerton partner to boost high-yield groundnut farming in Busia</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[CGA and Egerton University are promoting high-yield groundnut varieties in Busia to boost farmer incomes and market access.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:41:25 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Trade is betting on the proposed Geographical Indications Bill, 2026, to transform Kenya's agricultural and industrial sectors by boosting farmers' incomes.]]></description>
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       <dc:creator>Standard Digital</dc:creator>
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        <title>500,000 farmers to benefit from economic empowerment plan</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:09:24 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The plan marks a critical shift towards a system-level enabling model designed to transform Kenya's agricultural landscape.]]></description>
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        <title>Why Kenya wants to introduce GMO cassava</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:34:43 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Despite the neglect and setbacks, cassava has endured and continues to grow, quietly and persistently, waiting for broader recognition of its true value.]]></description>
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        <title>Why ventilation is key in poultry rearing</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:10:56 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Poor ventilation is a leading cause of respiratory distress on poultry farms, and it often goes unnoticed until serious damage has already occurred.]]></description>
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       <dc:creator>Standard Digital</dc:creator>
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        <title>Young agripreneurs trained in agroecology, digital marketing</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Agricultural enterprises are increasingly shifting from traditional marketplaces to digital platforms]]></description>
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        <title>Seed sovereignty, GMO safety debate continue to divide Africa</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The debate over GMOs in Africa continues to divide scientists, policymakers and activists, with supporters citing food security benefits while critics raise safety concerns.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Cow's milk, like that of all other mammals, provides a complete source of nutrition for their young and is a primary human food, processed into a variety of products.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kenyan soils require extensive reconditioning due to extensive acidity, agroecological experts now say.]]></description>
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        <title>The worms turning food scraps into fertiliser</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:31:01 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Five years ago, if you had told Catherine Obuchafu that worms could be a source of income, she would have laughed it off.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers' livelihoods, food security, and public health in Kenya.]]></description>
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        <title>New dragon fruit variety to combat food insecurity</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:32:38 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Experts say the dragon fruit, mainly cultivated in Vietnam, could be what Kenya needs to tackle the persistent drought in the country.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:33:22 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Taita Taveta County Executive has challenged smallholder farmers in the Taita Hills to put more land under fodder crops and pasture production.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:03:11 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[As worms and ticks are also gradually becoming resistant to anthelmintics and acaricides, respectively. Today, I will focus on anthelmintics or dewormers, as they are commonly called.]]></description>
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        <title>State pens global agroforestry pact to lift farming communities</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:02:40 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kenya has taken a significant step towards advancing sustainable development and climate resilience following the signing of a new global partnership.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Farmers across the country are set to benefit from reduced seed prices after the government announced a subsidy programme aimed at making farm inputs more affordable and increasing food production.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[In broiler farming, the highest cost is feed, which can consume up to 70 per cent of the total cost of production.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kenya Seed Company has cut maize seed prices under a State-backed subsidy push, offering relief to farmers ahead of the planting season.]]></description>
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