Arid Baringo farmers find fortunes in Aloe vera sap
Residents of the arid Baringo county are courting the drought-resistant aloe vera to earn a living in an area where crops have failed to sprout,
June 25, 2023
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KMC Achieves 70% Self-Sufficiency, Targets Kenya’s Sausage Market
After years of mismanagement and loss-making, the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), has been gradually decreasing its dependence on government funding, with 70 per cent of
June 22, 2023
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High Maize Prices Persist Due to Limited Supply and Expensive Fuel
Kenya’s maize prices remain high due to below-average local cereal production in 2022 and reduced imports from Uganda. Expensive fuel further inflates production and transport
June 13, 2023
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Indigenous Fruit Trees Unlock Economic Opportunities for Siakago Farmers in Kenya
Peter Njeru, a farmer from Siakago, Embu County, is part of a group of 27 farmers who have recognized the potential of indigenous fruit trees
June 12, 2023
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New Sh2.8 billion Kericho sugar mill boon for cane farmers
Sugarcane farmers in Kericho and surrounding counties are set to benefit from the newly constructed Sh2.8 billion West Valley Sugar Company Limited in Kapsoit town,
June 5, 2023
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Market timing key to maximise profits for Irish potato farmers
Prospective Irish potato farmers have been advised to time their crops for planting and harvesting during high demand such as the drought season between December
June 5, 2023
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Lessons for African countries from Vietnam’s rise to top of global coffee market
By George Munene In one generation Vietnam has gone from 92,000 tonnes in 1990 to 1.7 million tonnes in 2019, far beyond the total African
May 18, 2023
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Kakuzi to open farmers market, ramps up investment in blueberries
By George Munene Kakuzi Plc is gearing up to make its pioneer investment in the retail sector as it develops Kakuzi Farmers Market. The retail
May 18, 2023
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125,000 TZ farmers get improved access to supplies & services from leading data-driven company
iProcure, a leading data-driven African agricultural input supply company, has announced its expansion into Tanzania through its partnership with the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA). The
May 17, 2023
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Varsity develops platform helping farmers market crops, receive agronomic support
By George Munene The Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK) has partnered with three county governments to launch the Kenya Rural Transformation Centres Digital Platform (KRTCDP)
May 17, 2023
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