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A Mini Ginnery to Revive the Future of Cotton Industry in Kenya
Kirinyaga University may have just breathed new life into Kenyaโs ailing cotton industry as varsity dons develop a portable cotton ginnery. For an industry that has been struggling to survive,…
Machakos County to Become a Center of Investment Promotion and Facilitation in Promotion of Avocado, Coffee, and Cotton Value Chains.
Machakos County has been identified as one of the counties for the promotion of avocado, coffee, and cotton value chains. Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry Rebecca Miano highlighted…
The Current State of Ginger Farming in Kenya
Ginger, that pungent and versatile root, is not just a flavor booster in our kitchens anymore. In Kenya, ginger farming has emerged as a profitable agricultural endeavor, with the potential…
City Farm sets sights on Kenyan market for African expansion
City Farm, an Egyptian enterprise renowned for exporting frozen vegetables to the US, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy. This plan is set to broaden its market reach, starting…
The Current State of Jackfruit Farming in Kenya
For decades, Kenyan agriculture has been dominated by fruits like avocado and mangoes. But in recent years, a new giant has emerged on the scene โ the jackfruit. This tropical…
Kenya Poultry Farmers Staring at a Crisis Over Looming US-Kenya Trade Deal
The poultry sector in Kenya is facing a crisis as stakeholders, particularly small-scale farmers, intensify their opposition to an impending trade agreement between the Kenyan government and the United States.…
Plants to Avoid Growing Near Corn
Companion planting is a time-honored practice in agriculture that involves strategically placing plants to maximize growth, minimize pests, and optimize yields. While certain combinations of plants complement each other, others…
How Digital Loans are Uplifting Kenyan Farmers
Digital loans are proving useful to Kenyan farmers as they gradually warm up to various avenues to secure credit, including banks, SACCOs, informal lenders, and government initiatives like the Hustler…
Climate-Smart Beans: How Nyota Beans Symbolize Hope Amidst Climate Change Challenges
These are no ordinary beans - they're climate-smart beans. The seeds could be the answer to growing crops as the world's weather shifts. Photo Credit: Lisper Kinya In a pioneering…
Good News to Mango Farmers in Makueni as Govt Links Them to an Investor
Mango farmers in Makueni County stand to reap more benefits from their produce after the government found a new market outside Kenya, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has said. Governor…