Through the pioneering use of professionally trained farmers known as Village Based Advisors (VBAs), Farm Input Promotions Africa (FIPS) Ltd, a Kenyan nonprofit founded in
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is intensifying its efforts to combat the effects of Fall Armyworm (FAW) in Kenya and across Africa. As part
In a significant development aimed at boosting rice seed production and scaling up improved rice varieties in Kenya, the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Cooperative Society
Korean company Banseok Industry Ltd, in collaboration with the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), has taken a significant step in enhancing peanut production in
One woman’s innovative farming practices and dedication to feeding her family have sparked a movement towards modern and cost-effective farm management in Matisi Village of
Innovative Approach Boosting Resilience in East African Agriculture A remarkable model is empowering a particular community to collectively adapt to changing weather patterns through alternative
The thorny melon, a once-neglected fruit in Kenya, has gained popularity due to its endorsed health benefits and the recommendations of doctors. With its ability
Farmers are finding effective solutions to pest infestation and increased crop yields through the use of trap crops. Natural pest-resistant crops, including sorghum, Napier grass,
Hilly terrain and heavy rains especially during the long rains have been every farmer’s nightmare as soil erosion continues unabated carrying with it soil nutrients
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a Sh184.3 million investment to support youth and women entrepreneurs engaged in agricultural value chains in Kenya. The
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