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Guidelines on fish pond construction
Kenya has an estimated 80,000 ponds throughout the country with production of over 22,000 metric tonnes. Fish farming in ponds are now a major source of income for thousands of…
Agriculture and the wine industry
Agriculture is a key pillar of Kenya`s constitutes over half of the country`s GDP and plays an important role in food security, a source of employment and also foreign exchange…
He enjoys bumper harvest on onions and kales all year round, thanks to his own water pan
When most of his fellow farmers are complaining about plummeting yields due to lack of rain, Patrick Mukuna is enjoying bumper harvests of onions and kale, thanks to his investment…
400 Fish farmers from Western Kenya have benefited from Sh476 million fish project
Over 400 farmers have benefited from Sh476 million fish production and management training to boost the aquaculture system in the Western Kenya region. The project which targets nine counties in…
KTDA imports 88,000 tonnes of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers
Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Service Limited (KTDA MS) has imported about 88,000 metric tonnes of NPK 26:5:5 fertiliser for distribution to small scale tea farmers countrywide this financial year.…
From four heifers to a thriving dairy farm – success story of Biko Kithinji
After graduating in 2012, Mr Biko Kithinji had his eyes trained on dairy farming. Unlike many college graduands, Biko’s mind had shifted away from seeking employment. That, he says, was…
Climate change forces Kenyan government to change tact on food security
Kenya has always relied on Maize and wheat production for its domestic as well as exports needs. Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan are grappling with a severe drought which…
From a hobby to a successful Turkey farming business – Success story of Ben Kithinji
It started when he was a young boy. My parents kept a few turkeys and I was always fascinated by them. I liked their imposing looks and how they would…
45,000 Kenyan farmers to get EABL deals in Sh15bn investment
Beer maker East African Breweries Limited (EABL)’s, planned Sh15 billion factory in Kisumu will see up to 45,000 farmers contracted to supply sorghum which the firm uses to produce Senator…
New Standard for Kenya Fruits and Vegetable Exports
The Kenya horticulture sector is set to undergo major changes as the country fights to consolidate its international markets, the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) Chairman Apollo Owuor…