Month: October 2025

A couple from Ashtead, Surrey, report that a giant pumpkin grown on their allotment has reached an estimated weight of 390kg (860lbs). Justin Griffiths and Kay Walker cultivated the pumpkin at the Leatherhead Poors Allotments, located near the M25. The couple plans to present the pumpkin at the UK National Giant Vegetables Championship during the …

UK growers prepare 390kg pumpkin for championshipRead More

Key Highlights: Kenya among four East African nations selected for DaIMA, a six-year regional dairy climate project. Project valued at USD 358 million, led by IFAD with USD 150 million co-financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Aims to reduce emissions, boost milk production, and strengthen resilience in the dairy value chain. Expected to directly …

Kenya to Benefit from $358 Million Climate-Resilient Dairy ProgrammeRead More

A section of avocado farmers in Nyandarua County has appealed to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to reconsider its directive halting avocado exports during specific periods of the year. The appeal follows a recent announcement from AFA indicating that the closure of avocado harvesting for export purposes will take effect on October 20, 2025. …

Nyandarua Avocado Farmers Urge AFA to Reconsider Export BanRead More

Australian red napier grass is rapidly reshaping livestock feeding practices across Kenya, particularly in Kiambu County, long considered the country’s dairy hub. Renowned for its high yield, resilience, and superior nutritional value, the grass is helping smallholder farmers boost milk production and turn their farms into profitable agribusiness ventures. Originally developed in Australia for dryland …

Australian Red Napier Grass Revolutionizing Dairy Farming in KenyaRead More

For the second year in a row, mango farmers in lower Murang’a are gearing up for a record harvest, with projections showing they will surpass yields from the past three seasons. The bumper crop is credited to improved orchard management, favorable weather, and consistent monthly agricultural extension services that have strengthened farmers’ skills. At a …

Murang’a Mango Farmers Poised for Record-Breaking HarvestRead More

Key Highlights: Control Union of Kenya is training farmers on certification and sustainability standards. The initiative aims to help producers access both export and local premium markets. The “Control Union Mashinani” program delivers certification training directly to farms. GLOBALG.A.P. and KS 1758 standards are key to compliance for fruits and vegetables. Farmers gain better prices, …

Grassroots Certification Push Opens Export Doors for Avocado FarmersRead More

Key Highlights Egerton University partners with IROC Tractors and Agypro International to promote mechanised farming. Plans underway to set up a tractor assembly unit at the university to serve local farmers. Initiative targets women and youth smallholder farmers, promoting access to affordable, farmer-friendly machinery. Mechanisation hubs to link service providers with smallholders lacking farm equipment. …

Egerton University Launches Drive to Boost Mechanised FarmingRead More

Rice farmers in the Kochieng Irrigation Scheme, Kadibo Sub County, are appealing for urgent assistance from the Kisumu County government and national disaster agencies after a severe hailstorm destroyed most of their crop. According to a preliminary assessment by the County Disaster Management team, the storm affected about 148 acres of rice farms, wiping out …

Kisumu Rice Farmers Appeal for Help After Hailstorm Destroys 80% of CropRead More