Archives for Coffee Farming
Coffee Farming in Kenya Faces New Reforms as CS Kagwe Calls for Better Farmer Earnings and Global Market Growth
Coffee farming in Kenya faces renewed calls for reforms as CS Mutahi Kagwe pushes for better farmer earnings, stronger regulation and expanded global markets. Coffee Farming in Kenya Faces New…
Climate-Resilient Coffee Varieties Help Kenyan Farmers Protect UK Coffee Supply
Kenyan coffee farmers supplying UK brands are switching to climate-resilient arabica varieties like Ruiru 11 and Batian to protect yields from climate change, diseases and pests. Kenyan farmers who supply…
Coffee Sector Reforms Kenya 2026: The Complete Guide That Pays Farmers in 5 Days and Targets Sh250 Per Kg
Coffee sector reforms are changing how Kenya grows, sells and pays for coffee in 2026. Farmers now receive payment within five days of delivery. At least 80 percent of every…
Kenya Coffee 2025/2026 Season: The Year the Calendar Broke and Farmers Paid the Price
Kenya's 2025/2026 coffee season broke every rule farmers knew. Failed short rains, shifted long rains and a collapsed fly crop left smallholders struggling. Here is the full story of how…
Kenya Coffee Production Push: 7 Ways Government Will Triple Output to 150,000 Tonnes by 2028
Coffee Production Push is now a funded, deadline-driven government program. Kenya will move from 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes within three years. The KSh 500 million seedling allocation…
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…
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…
Coffee Production Increase in Kenya Targets 150,000 Metric Tonnes as Reforms Bear Fruit
Coffee production increase in Kenya is on track with a target of 150,000 metric tonnes. Farmer earnings have risen to KSh 120 per kilogram from KSh 79. CS Mutahi Kagwe…
Coffee Farming in Kenya: 2026 Profit Guide, Costs, and Varieties Per Acre
Coffee Farming in Kenya: A Complete 2026 Guide Coffee farming in Kenya is one of the most rewarding agribusiness ventures a farmer can pursue. Known worldwide for its high quality,…
Kenya Races to Meet EU Deforestation-Free Coffee Export Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
Nairobi, July 28, 2025 – Kenya’s coffee industry faces a critical compliance challenge as the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) enforcement deadline looms. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has…