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Kenya’s Hass Avocado Season Running Late
The Kenyan avocado season is running late this year, the Kenyan Growers Association officially opened the export season on 24th March, some growers are still waiting for the fruit to…
KALRO introduces new poultry breed that feeds less and adopts well
The poultry industry in Western Kenya is to get a boost with the launch of a breeding and multiplication house at the Non-ruminant Research Institute (NRI) in Kakamega County. The…
KENYA lifts ban on raw macadamia exports
Kenya has temporarily lifted the ban on export of raw macadamia nuts which has been in place since 2015 to offer growers better prices. Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said…
Imports on white maize, sorghum and wheat arrives in Mombasa
A ship carrying consignments of white maize, sorghum and wheat docked at the Mombasa port on Wednesday as importers started shipping in the produce to ease a shortage of the…
Pioneering career fellowship supports Kenyan women to enhance agri-food policies
Eleven Kenyan mid-career women are amongst 49 African women selected as Fellows in the first cohort of The Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship,ย an initiative of African Women in…
Kenyan Avocado Exporters Demand More Time As Export Window Open
Hass Avocado Exporters are uncertain about the regulations imposed by the regulatory body as the harvesting season draws close.ย The dealers call for an exemption to comply with regulations published…
Deal; KFC now to be buying Kenyan Potatoes
Kenyan potatoes may soon find their way to multinational food giant KFC. A consortium to make this a reality has been formed and signed an MOU. It brings together companies…
Twiga Foods Commences Galana-Kulalu Project
B2B food commerce startup, Twiga Foods has commenced maize farming as part of a public-private partnership with Kenyaโs government to scale up food production, reports BusinessDaily Africa. The Galana-Kulalu Food…
Coffee farmers in Mt Kenya in fear of poor prices
Panic and fear has gripped coffee farmers in Mt Kenya region following the realization of poor prices at this yearโs coffee auction. Following imminent poor pay, coffee farmers and their…
Peak Season For Hass Avocado For Export In Kenya Set To Begin
Kenya is at the start of its hass avocado peak season. The peak season for Hass fruits is about to commence in the first week of March, with big volumes…