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Dairy farmers are seeking more reliable markets as payment challenges persist Rising feed costs are adding pressure on farmers already struggling with milk prices Government measures are being proposed to support dairy production and farmer incomes Dairy farmers in Murang’a are abandoning cooperative societies for private milk buyers over prolonged payment delays and unstable prices,…
Isiolo has rolled out a countywide vaccination campaign targeting sheep and goats Veterinary teams are taking the disease prevention effort directly to pastoral communities The drive is also expected to support livestock trade and protect pastoralist livelihoods The County Government of Isiolo has launched a livestock vaccination campaign targeting three diseases threatening sheep and goats…
KALRO showcases farming technologies to farmers during an Embu agricultural clinic Farmers learn about soil fertility, biotechnology and certified seed use Digital platforms offer farmers access to agricultural knowledge and services The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has showcased new technologies aimed at boosting food production in Embu County. The innovations are also…
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua seeks clarity on the Government’s seed distribution plans ASAL farmers could use the expected rains to improve food and livestock production The Senator wants timely seeds, tree seedlings, pasture and extension support for farmers Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has questioned the Government’s readiness to get seeds and seedlings to farmers…
Coffee worth Ksh755 million changed hands in Sale 41 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Price differences widened sharply across grades and individual lots Certified coffee continued to attract higher average prices than uncertified lots The Nairobi Coffee Exchange sold 990,385 kilograms of coffee in Sale 41, fetching Ksh755 million at an average of Ksh38,118 per…
Bachuma centre is positioned to connect livestock farmers with international export markets County-backed investment plans aim to give farmers a stake in the livestock value chain Traceability and water infrastructure are being prioritised to support export readiness Taita-Taveta County has taken a major step toward transforming its livestock sector, with the handover of the Bachuma…
Factory directors are set to review the year’s tea earnings before announcing the payout Farmers are bracing for a bonus shaped by market disruptions and rising costs Last year’s top-paying factories set a benchmark that growers will be watching closely The tea farmers expect their directors to declare bonus payments for the year 2025/2026, after…
Nakuru farmers tour Kirinyaga irrigation schemes for practical lessons Peer exchange highlights ways to improve farm productivity Farmers learn how to manage and sustain irrigation projects Farmers from Nakuru County have been taken on a practical learning journey to Kirinyaga to see how successful irrigation schemes are run and how they can turn irrigation infrastructure…
Government allocates Ksh150 million for cassava processing equipment Nasewa CAIP targets value addition and new jobs for farmers Parliamentary committee calls for faster completion of the project The Government will invest Ksh150 million to equip the Nasewa County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Busia County with cassava starch and flour processing machinery as part…
More than 7,000 onion farmers join forces through a new cooperative Farmers set to access inputs, equipment and improved market opportunities New facilities aim to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen farmer incomes More than 7,000 onion farmers in Kieni West, Nyeri County, are set to receive farm inputs, post-harvest facilities and improved market access following…
