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A farmers inspects his coffee seedlings./ Courtesy

Taita Taveta moves to revive coffee farming countywide

Taita Taveta to distribute 68,750 free coffee seedlings. County targets farmers returning to or expanding coffee farming. Officials plan to strengthen extension services and revive processing equipment. The County Government of Taita Taveta has intensified efforts to revive coffee farming as part of measures to boost agricultural productivity and improve household incomes across the county….

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New KPCU Chairman Daniel Chemno addresses the media as managing Director Tim Mirugi looks on at the Meru depot./ Courtesy

New KPCU seeks 1,000 coffee extension champions nationwide

New KPCU is recruiting 1,000 Coffee Extension Champions nationwide. Selected trainees will receive two weeks of sponsored training and certification. Applicants have until September 25 to apply for the ward based roles. New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union PLC (New KPCU) has launched a nationwide recruitment drive for 1,000 Coffee Extension Champions, as part of efforts…

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Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Duncan Kiambia Marete speaking during a presser at his office in Meru town. PHOTO| JOHN MAJAU

Meru CEO urges youth to embrace coffee farming for income

Meru coffee union calls on youth to return to coffee farming amid ageing farmer population Climate change and quality concerns push farmers to adopt new production practices Union secures Ksh150 million financing to help farmers access specialised coffee fertiliser Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Duncan Kiambia Marete has urged Kenyan youth…

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New KPCU disburses Sh15bn coffee cherry fund, Nyeri leads

Coffee farmers across the country are receiving billions under a major cherry financing programme One county has emerged as the biggest beneficiary, while another records a striking payout pattern New figures reveal a wide gap in coffee funding between counties The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has disbursed Ksh15.07 billion under the Coffee…

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KALRO graduates farmers in coffee management training

KALRO Coffee Research Institute has graduated farmers trained in modern coffee farm management practices. The training covered farm establishment, crop management, good farming practices and harvesting. KALRO says continued training will help farmers improve productivity and support the revival of Kenya’s coffee sector A new cohort of farmers has completed coffee farm management training at…

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