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Tana River Farmers Receive 14Million Flood Compensation: The Rise of Disaster Insurance After Successful Pilot in Kenya
Disaster insurance in the agriculture sector has begun picking up steam in East Africa after a group of small-scale farmers in Kenya received compensation for flood-related losses. Over 300 flood-affected…
Kenya adopting Chinese packaging concept to boost trade
Kenya on Wednesday said that it plans to borrow the Chinese concept of training packers to gain from trade in horticultural commodities at the world market. Cornelly Serem, chairman of…
TIFA Poll: President Ruto Tops Charts in Forest Protection and Agriculture Policies
Protection of forests and support to the agriculture sector remains the leading achievements of President William Ruto, a report released on Wednesday by TIFA shows. The survey on performance by…
Rice farmers in West Kano Irrigation Scheme staring at a Sh50 million loss after flood
Rice farmers within the West Kano Irrigation Scheme are staring at a Sh50 million loss after flood water marooned rice under farms. The scheme chairman Jared Odoyo says rice crop…
Brookside Dairy’s Sh323 Million Bonus Boosts Farmer Income for the Holidays
Milk processor, Brookside Dairy has paid a total of Sh323 million in annual bonuses to dairy farmers countrywide. Producers contracted to the processor got an early festive gift on Friday…
Dutch breeding company introduces Hybrid True Potato Seed to Kenya
An innovative hybrid true potato seed (HTPS) breeding technology being introduced in Kenya by Solynta, a Dutch-based potato breeding technology company, is set to unlock the full potential of the…
Farming Forward: Kirinyaga’s Partnership with Japan Sparks Agricultural Renaissance
The Japan ambassador to Kenya, Okaniwa Ken, made the revelations when he paid a courtesy call to Mwea Kirinyaga County. Ambassador Ken said the program implemented through JICA will cost…
Star of Hope: A beacon of hope to agricultural innovations in Kenya and Haiti
In a year filled with uncertainties and challenges, Ellinwood-based international charity Star of Hope stands out as a beacon of hope, bringing positive news and impactful solutions to communities facing…
Good News for Kiambu County Tea Farmers: Increased Payment for Green Leaf in 2024
Kiambu County KTDA board member, David Muni said the increased pay is as a result of improved cash flows by the agency from the successful implementation of tea reforms that…
Experts back soil policy to enhance Kenya’s food security
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has come up with a raft of measures in reducing the use of agrochemicals in protecting food systems. Speaking during the launch of…