Archives for Tea Farming
Tea Bonuses Fell From Sh20 to Sh13 a Kilo: How to Add Fruit Trees as a Second Income Without Uprooting Your Tea
Tea bonuses fell sharply in the latest payout round. Bomet farmers averaged Sh13 per kilo of green leaf against Sh20 the year before, according to the Kenya News Agency. Some…
Bomet Hass avocado: 7 Proven Reasons Bomet Farmers Are Ditching Tea in 2026
Bomet Hass avocado farming is replacing tea at record speed in 2026. Bomet Hass avocado pays up to Sh25,000 per tree yearly. Tea pays Sh13 per kilo. That gap drives…
Tea Farming in Kenya 2026 – The Complete Guide for Sustainable Tea Farming Profits
Commercial Tea Farming in Kenya 2026: The Comprehensive Blueprint for Sustainable Highland Wealth In Kenya, a meeting without tea is just a conversation that has not yet started. Tea is…
Middle East Conflict Impact on Kenyan Tea Exports Leaves Sh3 Billion Stock Stranded in Warehouses
Middle East Conflict Threatens Kenyan Tea Farmers as Sh3 Billion Stock Stranded in Warehouses Kenyan tea farmers are bracing for a potential crisis this year as conflict in the Middle…
The Untold Story of Smallholder Tea Farmers in Kenya: Why the Youth Are Walking Away
In the rolling green hills of Kenya, smallholder tea farms stretch as far as the eye can see. At first glance, these landscapes appear serene, almost timeless. But behind this…
Kenya Moves to Break China’s Monopoly in Algeria’s $54 Million Tea Market
Kenya is seeking to break into Algeria’s $54 million tea market, where China holds a 91% share. Can Kenyan tea carve out its space and reduce export reliance on traditional…
Israel-Iran war: Sanctions, Global Conflicts, and the Unsold 119 Million Kilos of Kenyan Tea
As global tensions rise, Kenyan tea farmers worry about declining prices and delayed payments from Iran—one of their biggest markets. Here’s what the conflict could mean for the sector. The…
Why Kenya Is One of the World’s Leading Producers and Exporters of Tea
Discover why Kenya ranks among the top tea producers and exporters globally, thanks to ideal growing conditions, smallholder farmers, and world-class processing methods. When you think of Kenya, images of…
How 2024 Poorly-Distributed Rains Affected Tea Production in Kenya
The country experienced a 5% dip in tea production in October 2024 due to low and poorly-distributed rains, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) says in a recent report. Compared…
Ways to Help Tea Farmers for Sustainable Tea Farming in Kenya
Explore the challenges and opportunities in Kenya's tea industry as smallholder tea farmers face rising costs, corruption, and the need for sustainable practices. Discover how government support can revitalize this…