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Top social media platforms used for agriculture in Kenya – Survey
On Meta and Twitter, Instagram and WeChat, YouTube and TikTok, and in countless WhatsApp groups, farmers around the world use everyday social media platforms to support their agricultural livelihoods. Meta…
Team of Global Experts to Develop Beneficial Nematode-based Biocontrol Solution to Fall Armyworm
CABI has joined a team of international experts to develop beneficial nematode-based biocontrol solutions to fight the devastating fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Africa. Entomopathogenic nematodes are tiny insect-killing worms,…
Empowering Youth in Agriculture: How Africa Harvest and ACRISAT are Transforming Semi-Arid Regions
Two international organisations that target food security and other agricultural interventions have intensified programmes to boost food production by the youth in several semi-arid regions. Taking advantage of the current…
A Mini Ginnery to Revive the Future of Cotton Industry in Kenya
Kirinyaga University may have just breathed new life into Kenya’s ailing cotton industry as varsity dons develop a portable cotton ginnery. For an industry that has been struggling to survive,…
Machakos County to Become a Center of Investment Promotion and Facilitation in Promotion of Avocado, Coffee, and Cotton Value Chains.
Machakos County has been identified as one of the counties for the promotion of avocado, coffee, and cotton value chains. Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry Rebecca Miano highlighted…
The Current State of Ginger Farming in Kenya
Ginger, that pungent and versatile root, is not just a flavor booster in our kitchens anymore. In Kenya, ginger farming has emerged as a profitable agricultural endeavor, with the potential…
City Farm sets sights on Kenyan market for African expansion
City Farm, an Egyptian enterprise renowned for exporting frozen vegetables to the US, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy. This plan is set to broaden its market reach, starting…
The Current State of Jackfruit Farming in Kenya
For decades, Kenyan agriculture has been dominated by fruits like avocado and mangoes. But in recent years, a new giant has emerged on the scene – the jackfruit. This tropical…
Kenya Poultry Farmers Staring at a Crisis Over Looming US-Kenya Trade Deal
The poultry sector in Kenya is facing a crisis as stakeholders, particularly small-scale farmers, intensify their opposition to an impending trade agreement between the Kenyan government and the United States.…
Plants to Avoid Growing Near Corn
Companion planting is a time-honored practice in agriculture that involves strategically placing plants to maximize growth, minimize pests, and optimize yields. While certain combinations of plants complement each other, others…