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

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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Apple Snail Invasion Serious Threat to Rice Production and Food Security in Kenya

A recent study conducted by CABI sheds light on the alarming consequences of the apple snail invasion on rice production and food security in Kenya and other rice-growing regions across Africa. Led by Kate Constantine, a Project Scientist at CABI, the research emphasizes the severity of the problem posed by the apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata)

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Farmers advised to harvest produce in July to reduce post-harvest losses

Headed into July, near to below-average rainfall is expected over the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Central, and South Rift Valley, conditions conducive for harvesting. Farmers in these areas are advised to take advantage of the dry spells expected within the month to harvest their produce and reduce post-harvest losses. Climate

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$300 Million Investment Project Launched to Enhance Food Security in the Horn of Africa

Naivasha, Kenya, 15 June 2023 — In a significant stride towards building resilience for food and nutritional security, a $300 million (Sh42 billion) investment project has been initiated in Kenya and five other countries in the Horn of Africa. African Development Bank and AAAP Team Up to Drive Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Adaptation Financed by

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

Apple Snail Invasion Serious Threat to Rice Production and Food Security in Kenya

Farmers advised to harvest produce in July to reduce post-harvest losses

$300 Million Investment Project Launched to Enhance Food Security in the Horn of Africa

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