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        <title>Vihiga's journey towards food security</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:01:34 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Vihiga is one of the smallest counties in Kenya, a factor that has often led many to assume that its agricultural productivity would remain low.]]></description>
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        <title>Meru coffee farmer secures US market, urges growers to boost production</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:58:50 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Charles Mutwiri of Mukarimu Coffee Estates in Meru has returned from the US, where he had gone to look for new coffee markets and benchmarking.]]></description>
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        <title>Tackling pesky livestock warts in your dairy herd</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Cattle warts caused by Bovine Papillomavirus are usually harmless but highly contagious. Good hygiene and disinfecting equipment help prevent spread.]]></description>
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        <title>Organic farming takes root in Kiambu and Murang'a</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Farmers in Kiambu and Murang'a adopt agroecology as training promotes organic farming, value addition and chemical-free practices for better yields and soil health.]]></description>
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        <title>The rise and rise of women-led tree-planting enterprises</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:17:08 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Across Kenya, restoration is no longer just about planting trees; it is creating jobs, generating incomes and opening up new business opportunities.]]></description>
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        <title>Experts: Partnerships hold the key to Africa's food security</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:02:12 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[As climate change and its effects tighten their grip on Africa's agriculture, soils continue to degrade, and food insecurity remains a persistent challenge.]]></description>
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        <title>ASAL regions embrace climate-smart agriculture to beat perennial hunger</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:53:22 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Farmers in Kenya's ASAL regions are adopting climate-smart agriculture technologies such as ripping, zai pits and crop diversification to boost resilience and food production.]]></description>
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        <title>How 4K Club is turning learners into champions of sustainable farming</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:30:34 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The 4K Club helps learners develop practical skills in agroecology and regenerative agriculture while nurturing leadership, innovation, and environmental responsibility.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:23:18 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges facing Kenya's agricultural sector is  the low adoption and commercialisation of innovations developed through research. ]]></description>
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        <title>Brokers ramp up lobbying for lifting of macadamia export ban</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kenya's macadamia industry faces turmoil as factories scale down, quality concerns rise, and renewed lobbying to lift the raw nut export ban sparks fears.]]></description>
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        <title>Kagwe pushes for global ban on hazardous farm chemicals</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[CS Mutahi Kagwe urged global action against hazardous farm chemicals as farmers called for greater inclusion, affordable inputs and better market access.]]></description>
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        <title>Farmers in drylands urged to embrace green economy</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Beyond improving crop yields, agroforestry is creating multiple income streams for rural households.]]></description>
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        <title>Youth find niche in roasting, packaging natural coffee</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:59:32 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[A youth group has achieved better returns from selling roasted coffee through the value addition initiative.]]></description>
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        <title>Farmers outsmart climate change with indigenous crops</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:49:36 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Risper Agutu says indigenous crop varieties have helped her reduce production risks while improving food security and farm sustainability]]></description>
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        <title>Farmers camp at Eldoret NCPB depot as fertiliser shortage bites</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:13:52 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Shortage of topdressing fertiliser across maize-producing counties in North Rift has forced farmers to camp at the National Cereals and Produce Board depot in Eldoret.]]></description>
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        <title>Coffee farmers reap rewards from reforms and new export markets</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kenya's coffee sector is experiencing revival as reforms in marketing, payment systems and direct market access begin to lift farmers' earnings.]]></description>
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        <title>Nairobi to host mega Africa food finance summit as $100bn gap weighs on growth</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:17:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Nairobi to host major Africa agri-finance summit as leaders seek solutions to a $100 billion agriculture funding gap.]]></description>
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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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        <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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        <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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        <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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