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Ruiru 11 vs Batian Coffee Farming in Kenya: Spacing, Yield, Costs and Which Variety Is Better
Ruiru 11 vs Batian Coffee Farming in Kenya: Spacing, Yield, Costs and Which Variety Is Better Ruiru 11 vs Batian Coffee Farming in Kenya: Spacing, Yield, Costs and Which Variety…
Herb Farming for Export in Kenya: Complete 2026 Guide to Growing, Certification, Costs and Finding Buyers
Herb Farming for Export in Kenya: Complete Guide to Growing, Certification, Costs and Finding Buyers Herb Farming for Export in Kenya Herb farming in Kenya is changing. Farmers in Kiambu,…
KALRO Improved Cowpea Technologies Expand in Turkana to Boost Climate-Smart Farming in Kenya’s ASALs
KALRO Improved Cowpea Technologies are expanding across Turkana through on-farm demonstrations and farmer training to boost climate-smart farming, improve productivity, and strengthen food security in Kenya's ASALs. TURKANA, Kenya –…
Cocoa Farming in Kenya: Complete 2026 Guide to Planting, Growing, and Making Money
Learn how to start cocoa farming in Kenya. This complete guide covers growing conditions, varieties, yield expectations, costs, profitability, value addition, and market opportunities for Kenyan cocoa farmers. Cocoa Farming…
Africa Steps Up Cashew Value Addition as Farmers and Processors Receive New Skills
Cashew value addition is receiving fresh support as farmers, processors and extension officers undergo training to improve processing, market access and farmer incomes. The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) is intensifying…
Solynta’s New Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Approved in Kenya to Boost Disease Resistance
Solynta has received official approval for its new Hybrid True Potato Seed variety, SOLHY023, in Kenya. The variety offers improved resistance to late blight and supports resilient potato production. Solynta…
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…
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…
Cassava Value Chain Development in Kenya Gains Momentum as Hidden Gold for Food Security
Cassava value chain development in Kenya is gaining momentum. The TAGDev Program is helping farmers adopt improved varieties and create enterprises across the value chain. As Kenya grapples with the…
Turmeric Value Chain Project in Kenya Targets 800,000 Farmers with Multi-Billion Agro-Industrial Plan
A turmeric value chain project in Kenya aims to reach 800,000 farmers. The initiative offers up to Sh500,000 per acre through contract farming and export-oriented processing. A major agro-industrial initiative…