Mixed Meru farmer scoops Farmbiz’s Sh10,000 prize draw
Makena Gucci is the lucky winner of our Sh10,000 farmer prize draw. The mixed farmer from Meru County was among the 171 participants in our
February 1, 2024
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How Kenya- Uganda border small-scale farmers are cutting the cost of transporting their produce across the border
A man pulling a cart full of goods towards Busia border point. Photo courtesy. Small-scale farmers at Busia, Kenya- Uganda border have teamed up with
August 27, 2019
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New biological solution stops fruit flies attack on mangoes
Mango farmers in Kenya who have been incurring 30 to 80 per cent fruit yield losses due to attack by fruit flies can now control
February 1, 2019
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Mango processor buying produce from all-comers
Sweetunda, an agro-processing company is sourcing for mangoes from all-comers with a vision to create income for farmers and reduce food loss. The company which
January 23, 2019
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An 82-year-old Machakos farmer who grows different varieties of fruits from single stem tree
Mr. Kusenga, in a flat cap, talking to Farmbiz africa reporter at his farm in Mutitu Village, Machakos County. He rides on the grafting principle that the
September 12, 2018
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Farmers count on grafting for more yields and incomes
Grafted avocado seedling. Grafting has now become farmer’s silver bullet in saving them from incessant pest and disease woes. Ongoing poor yields has pushed scientists
April 10, 2018
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Farmers group help Makueni farmers milk cash from mangoes
Joseph Maweu, a mango farmer from Kanzokoea sub location in Kathonzweni, Makueni County is reaping big from mango farming, his only source of income. He
December 15, 2017
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Fruit farming saving eastern region farmers from erratic rainfall
Farmer attending to her passion fruits. Passion is speedily raising as the fruit of choice for most farmers in eastern
September 12, 2017
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