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Miwani: The abandoned giant miller that pioneered Kenya’s sugar industry lies dead
The journey from Muhoroni to Miwani is harrowing: a shaky and rackety voyage into the interior of what was once Kenya’s most promising sugar belt. The road is a moniker…
Kenya seeks Chinese investment to develop agro-chemicals industry
Kenya has created a friendly policy and environment to attract Chinese investment in the agro-chemicals market, a senior official said. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Willy Bett, said…
How sustainable agriculture mechanization can increase productivity in Kenya
Agricultural mechanization helps in increasing production, productivity and profitability in agriculture by achieving timeliness in farm operations, bringing precision in metering and placement of inputs, reducing available input losses, increasing…
The ABCD of growing Butternut squash
Butternut squash farming is gaining currency especially as demand for the product increases locally and internationally. As a plant that has its origins in Mexico, the butternut squash has become…
Making your dairy cows comfortable for more milk production
Don’t you love coming home after a long day and laying down in your nice soft bed? Well just like humans, cows do too! The reason for this is that the…
PRC Signs Deal with Agri Green to Boost Agribusiness in the Country
Wednesday, 21st September, 2016 – Property Reality Company (PRC), one of the leading property firms in Kenya, today signed a deal with Agri Green, that will see it boost its…
How to plant courgette (Zucchini) from day one to harvesting
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo var. cylandrica) or courgette is slowly becoming a favourite crop among Kenyans if its growing presence in the market is anything to go by. As demand increases,…
Sourcing, care and management of day-old chicks
Poultry hatchery business is a highly specialised job and, therefore, the industry is characterised by a few accredited firms mainly concentrated in some parts of the country. Usually, poultry farmers…
Centum diversifies into agribusiness with 120 acre Nyandarua farm
Investment company Centum has bought 120 acres of land in Ol Kalau, Nyandarua County, to start production of exotic herbs and vegetables for export in its first agribusiness venture. The…
Government of Somali finally lifts the ban on miraa imports from Kenya
The government of Somali has lifted the ban on miraa imports from Kenya that it had issued just one week ago. The lifting on the ban was done after President…