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Taita Taveta unveils sunflower project to boost production of edible oils

Sacco Review3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Smallholder farmers in Taita Taveta County have been urged to take up sunflower and other oil crop cultivation, whose huge unmet demand, guarantees a ready local and international market. The Taita Taveta CECM for Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Eric Kyongo said that although the oil crops are drought resistant and adaptable to many ecological zones,…

CS Linturi launches aflatoxin testing laboratory in Meru

Sacco Review3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi has presided over the launch of a new aflatoxin testing laboratory at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in North Imenti, Meru County. Linturi said that the new facility, the first of its kind in the region, was aimed at ensuring that the grains being consumed were…

Taita Taveta receives mobile rice milling machines to boost rice production

Sacco Review4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The national government has delivered mobile rice milling machines to rice farmers in Mboghoni, Taveta sub-county to boost the production of rice to over 60 tonnes per week. The Office of the President in conjunction with the county government of Taita Taveta undertook the project to empower rice farmers in the area to significantly increase…

EU donates solar driers worth Ksh1M to Malindi CBO

Sacco Review4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The European Union (EU) has donated solar driers worth Ksh1 million to Mali Shambani Community Based Organization (CBO) in Malanga, Malindi sub-county to enable effective and efficient operations. Speaking to Sacco Review at the cassava processing flour plant recently, the CBO Coordinator Phillip Ndurya revealed that the EU also donated three water storage tanks –…

Farmers urged to plant more sugarcane to increase boost Mumias Sugar’s output

Sacco Review4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged cane farmers in the Western region to increase sugarcane production to boost the input toward Mumias Sugar Company. Speaking to journalists after a surprise visit to the sugar miller, Barasa reiterated the government’s pledge to provide required farming inputs to farmers, adding that the county government will also chip…

New KPCU denies claims of stealing coffee from Meru factory

Sacco Review4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) has denied claims that it stole coffee from a coffee factory located in South Imenti constituency, Meru County. Speaking at the New KPCU Meru depot during an inspection tour of the facility, Chairman Daniel Chemno said that the allegations are baseless and only meant to tarnish their name…

Govt urged to waive Ksh603M debt owed by Machakos coffee farmers

Sacco Review4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has appealed to the government to waive a Ksh603 million debt owed by coffee cooperative societies in the county. Governor Ndeti, who hosted the Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui during the launch of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund in Kangundo on Tuesday, said that farmers in the…

Chelugui urges dairy farmers to join cooperatives

Sacco Review5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

The government has urged dairy farmers to form cooperatives to benefit from a larger market and increased income. While addressing the press in his office, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Simon Chelugui said that the lack of proper structures has been a hindrance to the assistance provided by the government. “By joining…

Miller launches farmers’ education programme to boost sugarcane production

Sacco Review5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Butali Sugar Mills’ management has embarked on a vigorous education programme to educate and train farmers on best cane farming practices following reopening after a three-month closure over insufficient sugarcane supply. The factory has dispatched a team of agricultural experts who are visiting different zones to meet farmers and educate them on how to prepare…

NGO, Kisii coffee societies partner to ensure sustainable coffee production

Sacco Review5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Rainforest Alliance (RA), an NGO, and Gusii Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (GCFCU) have partnered to launch a project to enhance sustainability and boost coffee production by ensuring the produce meets global standards. Speaking during the launch at Dallas Inn Hotel in Kisii town yesterday, RA Country Director Marion Nduta said that the project dubbed ‘Gusii…