Author Archives: FarmersTrend
KALRO Tea Research Institute Trains Nyeri Farmers on Climate-Smart Tea Production and Value Addition
KALRO Tea Research Institute trained tea farmers from Nyeri on climate-smart tea production, improved cultivars, soil management and value addition to boost productivity and incomes. Tea farmers from Nyeri County…
Government Delivers 30th Nyandarua Milk Cooler as Dairy Farmers Receive Training and Support
Nyandarua milk cooler programme has reached 30 units after the government delivered another cooler to Ol-Kalau Dairy Cooperative, boosting milk quality, reducing losses and supporting dairy farmers. The government has…
Kenya Explores Saudi Arabia’s Coffee Model as KALRO Seeks to Boost Research and Production
Kenya Saudi Arabia coffee cooperation is expanding as KALRO explores Saudi Arabia's coffee model to strengthen research, certified seed systems and coffee production in Kenya. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock…
The Girolando Reality: Separating Fact from Fiction in Kenyan Dairy Farming 2026
Girolando Cows in Kenya: The Truth About Milk Production, Costs, and Profitability Discover the truth about Girolando cows in Kenya. Real milk production, costs, disease resistance, and 5-year profitability analysis.…
High Court Orders Government to Release Records in Kenya Rice Import Case as Farmers Challenge Duty-Free Imports
Kenya rice import case takes a new turn after the High Court ordered government agencies to release records on the duty-free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days.…
How Kenya Is Preventing Mango Mealybug Before It Reaches Farms
Preventing mango mealybug in Kenya is a priority as authorities strengthen early detection, farmer awareness and pest surveillance to protect mango production and trade. The confirmation of mango mealybug in…
New Waithera Bean Variety Promises Higher Yields for Kenyan Farmers
Waithera bean variety could boost Kenya's bean production with higher yields, faster cooking and improved climate resilience, helping reduce the country's reliance on bean imports. Researchers have unveiled a high-yielding…
Kenya Urges Farmers to Shift From Maize to Avocados and Macadamia for Higher Incomes
Shift from maize to avocados and macadamia gains momentum as the Kenyan government urges farmers to diversify into high-value crops to increase incomes and improve livelihoods. Kenyan officials are actively…
Rift Valley Coffee Production Drives Shift in Kenya’s Coffee Industry
Rift Valley Coffee Production is reshaping Kenya's coffee industry as Kericho leads auction sales while western counties record strong growth in the 2025/2026 season. Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Kipronoh…
FAO Soil Doctors Programme Trains Kenyan Farmers to Restore Soil Health
FAO Soil Doctors Programme is training farmers and extension officers in Kenya to improve soil health, boost crop productivity and build climate-resilient farming systems. Healthy soils are the foundation of…