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Hundreds of Migori farmers are flocking to NCPB depots to buy subsidised fertiliser and certified maize seeds ahead of the expected short rains. NCPB says it has adequate fertiliser and seed stocks, urging farmers to buy only from authorised depots as concerns emerge over middlemen and limited DAP supplies. Farmers hope timely rains and access…
Smallholder tea sales at the Mombasa Tea Auction fell to 128.6 million kg from 138.8 million kg a year earlier. Exporters blame the new Ksh 2.28 per kg tea levy for reducing demand from international buyers. TBK says the levy will fund tea price stabilisation, research and sector infrastructure. Smallholder tea factories sold 128,554,359kgs of…
Gichugu coffee farmers say thieves are uprooting entire coffee stems during church services. Farmers link the thefts to rising coffee prices and want stronger security action. Residents have increased surveillance and are working with police to curb the raids. Coffee farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga, are counting losses as thieves uproot entire coffee stems, timing raids…
Embu and Kiambu coffee co-ops now require members to buy 500g of coffee annually. IPSIA is supporting farmers with roasting, processing and packaging equipment. The initiative aims to boost local coffee consumption and farmer earnings. Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu counties have resolved to boost local coffee consumption by requiring each member…
Pest control industry says pesticide residue report lacks scientific context on food safety. Agrochemicals Association of Kenya argues detectable residues do not automatically mean vegetables are unsafe if they remain within Maximum Residue Limits. Industry urges reliance on Codex standards, responsible pesticide use and accurate public communication to avoid unnecessary alarm and protect Kenya’s agricultural…
Tea and coffee farmers earned a combined Ksh 2.3 billion from the latest Mombasa Tea Auction and Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction. KTDA factories realised Ksh 1.6 billion after selling 5.05 million kilogrammes of made tea, with Mununga, Kimunye and Rukuriri recording the top price of $3 (about Ksh 398) per kg. Coffee farmers earned Ksh…
UNCTAD warns falling global coffee prices are hurting international trade and threatening Kenya’s coffee earnings. Lower prices could reduce incomes for farmers, cooperatives and exporters. Analysts urge greater coffee value addition to cushion the sector from price volatility. Kenya’s coffee sector could face renewed pressure after the United Nations (UN) warned that declining global coffee…
Meru Dairy farmers will earn Ksh52 per litre from August 1, up from Ksh50. Government will invest Ksh200 million to expand the Meru Dairy animal feeds factory and lower feed costs. Meru Central Dairy has grown to over 161,000 farmers, with annual milk production exceeding 220 million litres. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said dairy farmers…
Kagwe defended the Tea Levy, saying it funds tea marketing, research and value addition, not farmers. Tea uptake has risen to 93 per cent, which he said disproves claims the levy has hurt sales. Gov’t handed over a Ksh360 million Sencha tea factory to Kangaita Tea Factory to boost value addition and farmer incomes. Agriculture…
Laikipia is adopting an agroecology policy to promote organic farming and reduce hazardous pesticide use. The policy will support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and conservation of indigenous seeds. Farmers say it will improve health, protect the environment, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals. Laikipia farmers have initiated domestication of an agroecology policy and Bill by…
