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Farmer Japeth Owidi makes use of a solar-powered pump to ease the labour-intensive strain of farming. Photo: Supplied/FuturePump

Labour-intensive and fruitless days are over for small-scale farmers in Kenya who have seen the light with solar-powered water pumps. ...

Kenya’s agricultural sector hits a downward spiral

by Lucinda Dordley

6 July 2022

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Unfavourable weather conditions have seen Kenya's agricultural sector shrink by 0.7% during the first quarter of 2022. The reduced crop ...

According to Kenyatta, the over 650 000 smallholder tea farmers and the approximately 30% of Kenyans who work in the broader agricultural sector will have more hope as a result of the tea subsector's stronger performance this year. Photo: Pixabay

Kenyan president wants more value added to tea exports

by Lucinda Dordley

5 July 2022

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Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged their tea industry to come up with a plan that will add value of ...

Ruto declared that his administration would increase the production of important goods including rice, milk, and edible oils. Photo: Pixabay

Kenya’s Ruto pledges billions for agriculture if elected

by Lucinda Dordley

5 July 2022

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Time will tell whether Kenya's deputy president puts his money where his mouth is. William Ruto has promised to invest ...

The Ministry of Agriculture distributed a ton of Bt cotton seeds for a pilot trial, across 10 000 hectares of farmland. Thereafter the use of the genetically modified crop became more common, as it produces a higher yield and is fairly pest resistant. Photo: Pixabay

Kenya pins hopes on Bt seeds to grow cotton production

by Lucinda Dordley

28 June 2022

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Cotton is one of Africa's most important cash crops but sadly, production in Kenya dropped by 59% in 2021. The ...

Within the next ten years, AFEX intends to grow beyond Kenya to Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zambia. Photo: Supplied/Pixabay

Kenyan farmers take quantum leap with help from AFEX

by Lucinda Dordley

24 June 2022

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Smallholder farmers in Kenya have received a shot in the arm from AFEX, a leading commodities exchange that has expanded ...

African avocados are growing in European export volume, and is one of the fastest-growing markets beside Latin America. Photo: Supplied/Pixabay

East African avocado exports growing despite challenges

by Lucinda Dordley

4 January 2023

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The demand for avocados from the EU shows no signs of slowing down due to seasonal gaps and cheap prices. ...

Catherine Kamanu believes that "farming smart" is the way to go, and prioritises working with nature instead of against it. Photo: Supplied/Catherine Kamanu

Kenyan farmer proudly soldiers on, gumboots and all

by Magnificent Mndebele

8 July 2022

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After suffering a major financial setback, Kenyan farmer, Catherine Makanu dusted herself off and came back even stronger, This 32-year-old ...

Previous studies have shown that rodents and shrews are two large mammalian orders with widespread distribution and are reservoirs of many viruses. Photo: Pixabay/Supplied

Scientists find new DNA viruses in rodents in Kenyan agri hubs

by Lucinda Dordley

14 June 2022

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With extended agricultural practices taking place in rodent habitats in Kenya, there is an increased risk of human contact and ...

Women and men were eager to participate in the WE-FBS training in Kenya, where they learned more about challenging gender norms and strengthening their farming business skills. Photo: Supplied/©FAO/Patrick Meinhardt

Agnes is raising the bar for female farmers in Kenya

by FAO of the UN

13 June 2022

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Kenya's Agnes Chisiwa has become a role model for women in her community. Through her FAO training, she's taken the ...

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