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Coffee Crisis Is Growing In Kenya; With New Regulations And Uncertain Licenses
Thick bushes of napier grass are visible from the roads that meander the prominent green hills of Kiambu in Kenyaโs central region. Late one October morning in the village of…
Why Kenya Closes Avocado Export Temporarily
Kenya will close avocado export on November 3, 2023, to prevent the harvesting and exporting of immature fruits. The Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) found that there were insufficient mature fruits…
How Gene Editing Could Shape the Future of Resilient and Sustainable Livestock Breeds
According to the director of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Prof Apollinaire Djikeng, the livestock sector is currently faced with the effects of climate change such as heat, diseases,…
Government Urged to Empower Youth in Agriculture through Innovation Hubs
Agriculture stakeholders have advised governments to establish innovation hubs to attract young people into agriculture. Speaking during the inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) which kicked off yesterday in…
Seasonal Fruits in Kenya: A Guide to the Best Fruits to Eat All Year Round
Kenya is a tropical country with a diverse climate, which allows for a wide variety of fruits to be grown throughout the year. While some fruits are available year-round, others…
Controlling the papaya mealybug pest; progress made in coastal Kenya
An initiative to combat the destructiveย papaya mealybugย in Kenya is reaping rewards. A natural predator โ a parasitic wasp โ has been introduced to coastal counties to help control the pest.…
Kenya’s Journey to Becoming a Global Avocado Powerhouse: Insights from the KCDMS Program
Over the past six years, Kenyaโs ambition to become a global leader in high-quality avocado production and export has gained significant momentum, thanks to the Kenya Crops and Dairy Markets…
Kenya to Host Prestigious 2025 International Conference on Agricultural Business Models at KICC
Kenya has received the go ahead to host the 2025, third International Conference on Business models in Agriculture (IBMA) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). This after signingย the agreement…
Anna Apple: A Dual Purpose Cultivar that is early ripening and does well in warm climates
The Anna apple, often referred to as the "Anna French" apple, is known for its adaptability to a wide range of climates and its ability to thrive in warmer conditions…
Kenya and South Africa food inflation continues its upward trend
According to the latest Food Inflation Brief of the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), food inflation had been declining in China, Brazil, the US and the EU since…