As part of the farm’s business diversification strategy, Oserian Development Company, flower farm based in Naivasha has embarked on expansion of its key facilities in readiness for an envisaged increase in population as its industrial park takes shape. “We want to be ready to offer people who will settle here basic facilities associated with an …
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service has launched Hass Avocado production in Nyamira County by training more than 500 farmers on terms and standards to adhere to so as to access the local and international markets. Hass avocado variety is on demand in the international markets with more than 70 per cent market share as …
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UK aid is set to help farmers across Africa grow their businesses and protect livestock against killer cattle diseases and grow smaller scale farms into major commercial operations through investment in farming which is vital as Africa is facing unprecedented population growth. It is estimated that over the next 30 years, Africa will face unprecedented …
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization has introduced a new pigeon pea (mbaazi) variety that does not fertilizer and is suitable for the short season rains with potential yields of 1300kg per hectare. The variety (mbaazi 2) matures in 150 to 180 days and does well in lower attitudes of less than 1000m above …
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The prices of maize, cassava and wheat flour may drop by 16 per cent if parliament adopts proposals to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) to allow millers reclaim tax from raw materials used to manufacture the products. If the Finance Bill 2018 is amended, cassava, wheat and maize will change their status from exempt …
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A new project that is set to boost business and employment opportunities for thousands of young people in the agricultural sector in Kalifi and Nakuru countie was yesterday launched in Nairobi. Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (Vijabiz) is a joint project implemented by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and …
Urban farmers can reduce the cost of buying vegetables by half by establishing a multistory vegetable garden to plant crops such as kales and spinach in their backyards all year round. According to a report released by global market research and consulting firm Ipsos Synovate in March last year the high cost of living (35 …
Youth in Nandi County have been encouraged to take up opportunities in agribusiness to create self-employment at a time when seven million Kenyan are facing unemployment according to the latest data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. In this, the Food and Agriculture Organization in partnership with various government agencies such as the Kenya …
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Tulaa enables smallholder farmers to lay-away and borrow money to purchase the right inputs at the right time. Tulaa, a mobile commerce platform that allows farmers to save and borrow, earlier this month, received $627,000 in seed funding, according to Disrupt Africa. The funds will enable the firm to expand further into the East African …
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What began as a hobby for 22 year old Sharon Sang has blossomed to a full time job that earns her at least Sh5,000 in profits weekly. The Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Nairobi started a bakery called Dessert Palace based in Nairobi West. She bakes and sells birthday cakes, cupcakes and …
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