Sukuma wiki growing in special planting bags as part of an alternative farming method. PHOTO| Courtesy

Smart agriculture must move from hotels to village schools

Smart agriculture advocates push for technology to reach rural schools and farms Schools are proposed as practical demonstration centres for farmers and pupils Counties urged to redirect resources towards smart farming training and equipment Smart agriculture is the use of simple technology, data and better farming methods to produce more food with less water, fewer…

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kagwe unveils digital farming push as 8.9m farmers register

Government expands its digital push to improve farm management and service delivery Soil health, climate pressures and post-harvest losses remain key agricultural challenges New partnerships target technology adoption, livestock production and export growth Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has unveiled a digital farming push, with 8.9 million farmers now registered nationwide. Speaking at the…

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KALRO Director General Dr Patrick Ketiem (left) with a member of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) delegation during a visit to KALRO Kabete. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya, Australia explore agricultural research partnership

Kenya and Australia explore new areas of agricultural research cooperation Researchers examine technology and data-driven approaches for farmers Soil health and livestock feed emerge as key areas for collaboration Kenya’s agricultural research sector could see stronger international cooperation in soil health, digital farming and livestock feed following talks between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research…

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