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Nyeri dairy farmers boosted as gov’t hands over 12 bulk milk coolers to curb post-harvest loses

Sacco ReviewNovember 16, 202504 mins

The government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has handed over 12 bulk milk coolers to Nyeri dairy farmers to save the farmers from post-harvest loses resulting from poor milk processing and storage facilities. ‎Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the coolers will benefit some 3,600 farmers…

Kenya’s Agricultural exports set to expand in U.S. market following high level trade talks

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 202505 mins

Kenya’s agricultural sector is poised for a major breakthrough in accessing the United States market following a successful visit to Nairobi by the U.S. Africa Trade Desk (USATD) delegation. The team was formally received by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, marking a key milestone in efforts to boost Kenya’s export…

LBDA banks on farmer training, mechanisation, bonus model to boost rice production

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202507 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) is banking on mechanisation, farmer training and a new bonus model to raise local rice production across Lake region. According to the authority, the initiative also aims to shield farmers from middlemen who have for years exploited growers. Speaking recently Managing Director CPA Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority is…

Homa Bay farmers receive 5,900 improved kienyeji chicks to boost poultry production

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202504 mins

More than 80 farmer groups in Homa Bay County have received improved Kienyeji chicks from the national government in a bid to boost poultry production, food security and household incomes. Speaking on Wednesday after the handing over of the chicks to the beneficiary groups, Josephat Simolo, from the State Department for Livestock said the support…

State department for livestock dev’t, KNCCI partner for dairy, beef export expansion

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202503 mins

The State department for livestock development and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (KNCCI) have come together to boost Kenya’s dairy and beef exports. Speaking during the delegation led by KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, CS Mutahi Kagwe said that KNCCI is a key partner in linking Kenyan producers to global markets and…

Kisii Avocado farmers to benefit from Control Union Kenya, RECSA partnership

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202504 mins

Avocado farmers in Kisii County are set to benefit from a partnership between Control Union Kenya and Riaima Empowerment Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (RECSA). The move is aimed at equipping smallholder farmers with skills, certification, and direct market access under the “Control Union Mashinani” programme. Speaking during a farmer engagement at Borabu Bomachoge, Control Union…

Kenya halts on harvest, trade of macadamia nuts to allow maturity and boost quality

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202503 mins

Kenya has imposes temporal halt on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced. The move aims to allow the crop to reach full maturity and maintain Kenya’s reputation for high-quality macadamia nuts in both local and international…

Kirinyaga rice farmers call for protection as duty-free rice imports flood market

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202504 mins

Rice farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County are calling upon the government to protect them from incurring huge losses as the duty free imported rice flood the market. Mwea Rice Growers Chairman Ndege Muriuki talking recently warned that the policy could have devastating effects on farmers as the main harvest season begins. “We expect to harvest…

Brookside to support dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 2025November 10, 202503 mins

Brookside’s Milk Procurement General Manager, Emmanuel Kabaki, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs. Speaking at Mariene in Central Imenti, Kabaki said the firm’s fodder distribution initiative is designed to help farmers access quality planting materials that will improve feed production and enhance dairy yields. He noted that Brookside…

Vihiga Aquaculture boosted as NORAD donates 3,600 bags of fish feed

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 202505 mins

Fish farmers in Vihiga County have received a major boost following the distribution of 3,600 bags of fish feed donated by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) through the Advancing Resilient Nutrition Sensitive Aquaculture Project (ARNSA). The initiative, implemented under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural…