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Farmers Advised to Harvest Produce Over Coming Dry Month to Avoid Losses

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Farmers in Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Central, and South Rift Valley areas should take advantage of the dry spells expected within August to harvest their produce to reduce post-harvest losses. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, relatively reduced rainfall (near to below average) is expected in these regions over the …

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Drought Tolerant Crops Project Assists Arid Farmers Get Bumper Harvest

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A drought tolerant crops project in the vastly dry Mtito Andei area is assisting farmers sow and reap from the desert with farmers earning upto Sh100,00 from sale of crops that would ordinarily not even sprout in the area. Mary Kyalo one such farmer has been planting pigeon peas, maize and beans, but often times …

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Farmers gain financial support from banks as COVID-19 bites hard

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By Brian Moseti   Farmers are among the professionals in Kenya that financial institutions are looking to support as the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to take its toll on the economy. Speakers at a webinar organized by the  Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Working Capital Associates to discuss Kenya’s …

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Kinangop potato farmers to find solution to market challenges for their produce, thanks to a new plant

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The newly constructed Engineer Food Processing plant in Kinangop, Nyandarua County. The factory will be processing one tonne of potatoes per hour hence helping farmers in the area find a ready market for their produce. Photo courtesy.  Potato farmers in Kinangop, in Nyandarua County, are set to benefit from the newly built potato processing plant the will …

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Milk company to buy produce from over 160,000 farmers

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Dairy processor attendat inspecting milk deliverde by farmers at a collection centre. Milk production and supply is expected to increase due to the onset of heavy rains which will increase forage and pasture grasses for livestock. Dairy processor, Brookside has promised to continue procurement of all contracted milk volumes from over 160,000 farmers countrywide. This offers …

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