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President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.

Ruto eyes camel, buffalo imports to ease milk shortage

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President William Ruto has floated the import of water buffaloes and superior camel breeds to ease Kenya’s persistent milk shortages. He spoke at the Agriculture and Food Transformation Summit at the Nairobi ASK Showground. The summit was themed Advancing Food Sovereignty, Job Creation & Shared Prosperity. There, he urged farmers and livestock officials to look…

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President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.

President Ruto: Kenya is now Africa’s largest milk producer

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President William Ruto says Kenya has overtaken other African countries in milk production following gains in agricultural productivity. The Government has pledged billions of shillings to settle outstanding debts owed to dairy, coffee and sugar sector players. Rising food imports remain a concern as the Government plans to expand irrigation and strengthen domestic food production….

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President William Ruto, Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and other leaders during the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

Dairy farmers urged to tap government reforms to earn more

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Dairy farmers are being urged to take advantage of government reforms to improve production and earnings. New investments in infrastructure and technology could create fresh opportunities for dairy households. The Kenya Dairy Board is stepping up efforts to strengthen milk quality, farmer training and market access. Kenyan dairy farmers are being urged to use new…

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Murang’a dairy farmers turn to private buyers over delays

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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,…

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo holds a cheque with farmers during the launch of the Ksh36.4 million farmer grants programme in Borabu Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy

Nyamira launches Sh36.4m grants, FMD vaccination drive

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Nyamira rolls out grants to support farmer organisations and value chains Livestock owners get subsidised protection against a major cattle disease Dairy and coffee farmers are targeted through the new initiatives Nyamira County has launched a Ksh36.4 million farmer grants package alongside an FMD vaccination drive covering more than 113,800 cattle. Governor Amos Nyaribo unveiled…

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Trophies won by Taita Taveta County at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. Photo/Courtesy

Taita Taveta bags over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa show

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Taita Taveta wins over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa Show. Maranu Farm takes four major livestock honours. Farmers shine across dairy, beef, goats and poultry. Taita Taveta County has showcased its growing agricultural and livestock potential after scooping more than 10 awards at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. The county delivered…

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Chairman special economic zones Fred Muteti speaks at Kathonzweni subcounty during delivery of milk cooling machine for Kathonzweni dairy.- Photo/Lydia Ngoolo.

Kathonzweni Dairy gets milk cooling machine to cut losses

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Kathonzweni Dairy receives new cooling equipment to help curb milk losses. The machine is expected to improve milk quality and farmers’ access to better markets. Farmers are set to benefit from reduced post production losses and better returns. In order to save farmers from incurring losses in milk production, Chairman of Special Economic Zones Fred…

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Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime signing a dummy cheque issued to Taita Taveta Banana (TATABA) FCS Limited.- Photo/courtesy

Taita Taveta governor hands Sh29.9m to dairy, banana co-ops

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Three Taita Taveta cooperatives receive Ksh29.9 million to boost dairy and banana value chains. Tagho Dairy gets Ksh14.9 million, Taita Taveta Banana Ksh8.6 million and Mwafugha Dairy Ksh5.81 million. Governor Andrew Mwadime urges farmers to embrace cooperatives and value addition. Three farmer cooperatives in Taita Taveta County have received Ksh 29.9 million to boost dairy…

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Kiambu dairy farmers seek quality feeds, breeding aid

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Kiambu dairy farmers want improved access to quality animal feeds and sexed semen to boost milk production. Farmers cite poor genetics, substandard feeds and aflatoxin contamination as key challenges affecting dairy productivity. Limited milk cooling facilities are also affecting milk quality, forcing some farmers to travel long distances for services. Dairy farmers in Kiambu County…

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