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Kenya in talks with US, South Korea & 3 other countries on avocado markets to handle anticipated surplus.
Kenya's agricultural produce quality assurance agency has opened talks with five countries, including the US and South Korea, over markets for Kenyan avocados to absorb an expected glut in coming…
Kenya Avocado Export To China Hits 9 Billion in 3 Months
Kenyan avocado exports to China hit Sh9 billion in the three months to May, defying steep competition in the market from Chile โ a top producer of the fruit globally.…
KEPHIS: Impressive Increase in the Number of Certified Seed Companies
The transformation of the seed industry following the liberalization efforts by the government in the 1990s has been nothing short of remarkable. With the advent of #SeedCertification, the agricultural landscape…
Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer sets up office in Kenya
Andermatt, leading Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer, has set up office in Kenya as it seeks to spread into the region with its wide assortment of natural solutions to rejuvenate…
Murang’a earns recognition for its mango subsidy program.
The decision by Murangโa Governor Irungu Kangโata to subsidise mango production earned the county accolades during the first national mango conference in Makueni County. The subsidy, which sees farmers earn…
Kakuzi set to open farmers market and export of blueberries
Listed agricultural firm Kakuzi has joined the retail space with a farmersโ market as part of a diversification strategy to increase domestic sales. The firm said it would build a…
Tobacco Farmers In Migori Shift To Hass Avocado Farming
In recent times, the world has witnessed a shift towards a more health-conscious society. This trend has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of…
Kenya Partners With Dutch On Tea, Coffee and Horticulture Produce
Kenya and Netherlands have committed to boosting ties and developing economic relations with a bias on agriculture via better farming practices. President William Ruto during a meeting with the King…
GAP Guides For Hass Avocado, Beans And Peas Launched
The government through the National Horticulture Task force (NHT) has launched Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) guidelines for Hass Avocado, Beans and Peas in pods. The guidelines will go a long…
Agricultural Loan To Dairy Farmers
Family Bank has got a Sh20 million loan guarantee facility from Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) to back its lending to dairy farmers, co-operatives, dairy companies and inputs suppliers. Family Bank…