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Smart agriculture must move from hotels to village schools

Sacco ReviewOctober 3, 2026011 mins

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…

Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…