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KALRO is training 20,000 farmers in five counties on the drought tolerant and disease resistant Waithera bean variety. The programme is promoting farmer aggregation, better market prices and links to processors and export markets. Waithera matures in 60 to 70 days and can produce up to 10 bags of 90kg per acre. At least 20,000…
Kaimosi centre to equip farmers with modern farming skills and technology. Training will promote climate smart practices and boost productivity. Government says innovation and skills are key to Kenya’s food security. The Government has commissioned the Kaimosi Agricultural Training Centre, a move officials say will equip farmers with modern skills and climate-smart practices as Kenya…
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe says the proposed 0.8% tea levy will be paid by buyers, not farmers, and will not reduce grower earnings. The levy will support farmer payments, research, infrastructure and marketing as Kenya seeks to protect tea through a Geographical Indication. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has said the proposed 0.8% tea…
KNCCI and Co-operative Bank have expanded trade finance for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs. The partnership will support export financing, market access and business growth. Plans are underway to scale financing to Ksh5 billion. Limited access to affordable trade finance continues to prevent thousands of Kenyan farmers, cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from…
Agriculture’s GDP share rose to 23.2 per cent, with output valued at Ksh 4.07 trillion. Horticulture, coffee, tea and milk posted strong growth, while wheat and sugarcane output declined. Counties want more funding for irrigation, mechanisation and value addition. Agriculture remained the backbone of Kenya’s economy in the last financial year, with the sector’s share…
Sugar millers want tighter controls on raw sugar imports to protect local producers. They urged enforcement of the Sugar Act, 2024 and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) rules to stop raw sugar reaching consumers. They warned excess imports are hurting local millers, jobs and tax revenue. Sugar industry stakeholders have urged the national government to regulate…
Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale 34 earned KSh994 million after selling 18,089 bags of coffee at an average USD 344 per 50kg bag. New KPCU led brokers by volume, while Meru County Coffee Marketing Agency posted the highest average price. Ngugu ini AA topped the sale at USD 410 per 50kg. C.Dormans SEZ Ltd was the…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s audit found major failures in Kenya’s pesticide regulation, exposing millions to toxic pesticides. The report faulted the Pest Control Products Board for weak enforcement, poor farmer awareness and inadequate border controls. The audit warns the gaps threaten public health, food safety and the environment A performance audit has raised alarm over…
Senate Agriculture Committee reviewed National Assembly amendments to the Agriculture and Livestock Extension Service Bill, 2022 Bill seeks to establish a legal framework for coordinated agricultural and livestock extension services and improve farmers’ access to technical support Committee will prepare a report with recommendations on the amendments for consideration by the Senate in plenary The…
Ministry invites stakeholders to validate draft digital agriculture policy and bill on August 7 at KALRO headquarters in Nairobi Drafts propose a national framework for agricultural data and digital technologies and establish the Kenya Agricultural Digital Information Centre (KADIC) Public can submit written memoranda through email or to the Ministry before the validation meeting on…
