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SAD NEWS to tea, coffee, avocado and fresh produce farmers in Kenya as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine disrupt export routes
Tea, coffee, avocado and fresh produce farmers in Kenya are staring at losses as the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine continue to disrupt export routes. The Mombasa and…
The Current State of Cotton Farming in Kenya
Cotton farming in Kenya boasts a complex history. Once a major source of income and foreign exchange, production plummeted in recent decades. However, a recent resurgence has sparked cautious optimism…
The Current State of Pig Farming in Kenya: Opportunities and Profitability
Pig farming in Kenya presents a fascinating picture of contrasting realities. On one hand, it's a sector brimming with potential, boasting the title of the fastest-growing livestock segment alongside poultry.…
Good News To Cashew Nut Farmers As Govt Set To Revive Kenya Cashew Nut Factory In Kilifi
Plans to revive the cashew nut industry have gained steam after the government agreed to buy the once vibrant Kenya Cashew Nut Factory in Kilifi. The factory collapsed in the…
Organic Farming In Kenya: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges
Organic farming is an agricultural production system that prioritizes the use of natural and ecological processes to manage crops and livestock. This system of farming does not use synthetic chemicals,…
How The Humble Avocado Is Threatening Political Careers In Mt Kenya
Yes, that bright green fruit with a large rubbery seed and dark leathery skin that is aย source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate,…
Avocado Farming Thrives In Nakuru: Thanks To Empowered Cooperative Movements
The remarkable growth of the avocado sector in Nakuru county has been attributed to empowered cooperative movements, ready market and continuous training of farmers. Speakingย todayย during a sensitisation meeting with Nakuru…
Kenya Avocado and Macadamia Farmers Might Soon be Exempted From KRA’s eTims
A newly set up committee will come up with a temporary solution to relieve farmers from a requirement by the taxman to produce electronic invoices for their sales. The development…
Great Potential To Rwanda As A Significant Avocado Exporter
In addition to avocados from Kenya and Tanzania this fall, Davis Europe will also begin getting deliveries from Rwanda. "The Rwandan avocado season runs from October to February, perfectly fitting…
The Current State of Coffee Farming in Kenya 2024
Kenyan coffee is renowned globally for its bright and complex flavors. Itโs a crucial component of the countryโs economy, being the third-largest agricultural export and providing employment for over 600,000…