Wetang’ula’s Call to Action: Enhancing Maize Farming by Supporting Farmers with State Buyouts
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the government to offer better prices for maize farmers through state buyouts to cushion them from exploitation by middlemen. Wetang’ula expressed fears that…
Seed Treatment Innovations: A Sustainable Approach to Farming
Agriculture is a system made up of many components, each of which must be of good quality if you want to grow crops successfully. Seeds are one of the most…
Use tech to unlock Africaโs agricultural transformation
As the inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) kicks off in Nairobi, the spotlight is on the critical role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in transforming agriculture in…
Be ready for avocado exports to China, Ruto tells farmers
President William Ruto has asked Kenyan farmers to ready themselves for a major boon with China expected to again open its market for avocado and Macadamia imports. The President said…
Farmers Trend Virtual Agrovet: Your One-Stop Shop for Agricultural Inputs and Services
Farmers Trend Virtual Agrovet is a multivendor online agrovet website that connects farmers with agrovet vendors from all over Kenya. The website offers a wide range of agricultural inputs and…
Deputy President promises to fully implement proposals to revive the tea sector
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday undertook to oversee full implementation of proposals by tea farmers to strengthen the sector as the government rolls out comprehensive reforms to turn it…
Hass Avocado Farming in Kenya and the Market
Hass Avocado farming in Kenya, as well as around the globe, is gaining prominence, mostly because of the nutritious benefits of the fruit. The fruit is gaining popularity as a…
Nairobi puts best foot forward to host 2026 potato congress
Nairobi has secured a bid to host the World Potato Congress in 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. The successful bid, orchestrated by the National Potato Council of Kenya…
How can I succeed in fruit farming?
Success in farming comes with a lot of work, resources, and effort. You need to know where you are planting, what you are planting, their ecological requirements, management practices, the…
To advantage of modern farming technologies go for improved seeds
One of the best approaches to boosting agricultural production isย planting improved seedsย andย taking advantage of modern farming technologies. It is no longer easy to expand land under cultivation because of the…