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Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer sets up office in Kenya
Andermatt, leading Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer, has set up office in Kenya as it seeks to spread into the region with its wide assortment of natural solutions to rejuvenate…
Murang’a earns recognition for its mango subsidy program.
The decision by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to subsidise mango production earned the county accolades during the first national mango conference in Makueni County. The subsidy, which sees farmers earn…
Kakuzi set to open farmers market and export of blueberries
Listed agricultural firm Kakuzi has joined the retail space with a farmers’ market as part of a diversification strategy to increase domestic sales. The firm said it would build a…
Tobacco Farmers In Migori Shift To Hass Avocado Farming
In recent times, the world has witnessed a shift towards a more health-conscious society. This trend has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of…
Kenya Partners With Dutch On Tea, Coffee and Horticulture Produce
Kenya and Netherlands have committed to boosting ties and developing economic relations with a bias on agriculture via better farming practices. President William Ruto during a meeting with the King…
GAP Guides For Hass Avocado, Beans And Peas Launched
The government through the National Horticulture Task force (NHT) has launched Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) guidelines for Hass Avocado, Beans and Peas in pods. The guidelines will go a long…
Agricultural Loan To Dairy Farmers
Family Bank has got a Sh20 million loan guarantee facility from Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) to back its lending to dairy farmers, co-operatives, dairy companies and inputs suppliers. Family Bank…
Kenya’s Hass Avocado Season Running Late
The Kenyan avocado season is running late this year, the Kenyan Growers Association officially opened the export season on 24th March, some growers are still waiting for the fruit to…
KALRO introduces new poultry breed that feeds less and adopts well
The poultry industry in Western Kenya is to get a boost with the launch of a breeding and multiplication house at the Non-ruminant Research Institute (NRI) in Kakamega County. The…
KENYA lifts ban on raw macadamia exports
Kenya has temporarily lifted the ban on export of raw macadamia nuts which has been in place since 2015 to offer growers better prices. Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said…