PREMIUM From ambassador and Kigumo MP to the farm: JBK Kirore's story of tears and triumph Mr Kirore has tried his hand on all kinds of financial and agricultural ventures, all which went down the drain over the years.
Researchers on a mission to boost uptake of farming insurance in Kenya In Kenya fewer than one per cent of farmers are insured.
PREMIUM A close shave with lumpy skin disease at new feedlot It is important to vaccinate animals as soon as they arrive on a farm
PREMIUM Why women are embracing seaweed farming 'Seaweed is not just an export commodity. It can be an important part of nutrition and income strategies.'
PREMIUM Beware the source of your animal feeds and water All animal feeds, including water, contain pathogens that may cause diseases in animals.
PREMIUM Machakos bee farmer who has mastered the art of value addition to honey The cool ambience and the sweet scent welcomes us, and Mutuku is quick to clarify that the scent is therapeutic.
PREMIUM ‘Give me any food waste, and I will turn it into organic fertiliser’ Give me a problem, and I will turn it into an opportunity.
PREMIUM Mango Gold in the Mara: Kajiado pastoralists shift to fruit farming The 2020-2022 dire drought... exposed the herders' soft underbelly on food security.
PREMIUM Meat safety: Why State wants to train butchery operators The government also plans to introduce a digital tagging system to identify livestock and monitor rearing practices across the country.
PREMIUM Meet the nurse at the Maasai Mara turning waste into animal feed I saw firsthand in 2017 how climate change had begun to affect our wildlife...
PREMIUM New maize variety excites Siaya farmers Farmers are hopeful of a bumper maize harvest this season, thanks to this new high-yield maize variety.
PREMIUM 'My grandmother's experience inspired me to venture into poultry farming' Clean egg handling, quality feed, hygienic cages, regular vaccinations and medication are her secrets to keeping customers satisfied.
PREMIUM Here’s what ails Kenya’s soils The country is currently experiencing severe soil degradation.
PREMIUM Allow women make decisions on farming We train small-scale farmers to grow diverse, nutritious crops that contribute to improved food security.
PREMIUM Why cabbage farming is promising It is a fast-maturing crop, with many hybrid varieties taking just two and a half to three months to reach harvest.
PREMIUM The disappearing newborn calves Farmers should educate themselves about preventable diseases and routinely vaccinate their animals.
PREMIUM Without Covid, I'd not have become a successful farmer With lockdowns and almost no social gatherings, Kahaki's new passion faced challenges.
PREMIUM Kilifi's green gold: Farmer's hybrid coconut venture is boosting profits This ex-accountant is nurturing a new era of innovative organic farming of coconuts.
PREMIUM This Kenyan CEO exports dried fruits globally, rain or shine Firm transforms surplus fruits into snacks and converts waste to bio-fertiliser.
PREMIUM Makueni farmers reap big from fast-maturing, pest resistant pigeon pea 'We no longer wait until August to enjoy pigeon peas. Harvesting now begins in April,' farmer says.
PREMIUM How a former teacher is revolutionising farming in Bungoma Salome Nanjala, a former teacher, transformed her initial farming struggles into a success story.
PREMIUM Nurturing green thumbs: Katutu Girls are leading the way in dryland farming Kitui is dry but the region has fertile and productive soils... We can turn Kitui into a food basket.
PREMIUM A vet's quest to unravel a strange peacock disease Three weeks ago, I had a case of unusual disease in farmed peacocks.
PREMIUM Farmer reaps big from black soldier flies Compared to other protein sources such as soybean or fishmeal, black soldier fly larvae can be produced at a faster rate.
PREMIUM How science and genetics are being used to fight hunger in a changing climate Farmers need knowledge on preserving water in multi-functional landscapes.
PREMIUM Turning fish waste into livestock feed Cage fish farming has helped improve the country’s growing demand for protein.
PREMIUM Kenya to host 2025 summit on financing agri-food systems The three-day summit aims to address pressing issues in the transformation of Africa’s agri-food systems.
PREMIUM How varsity changed landscape with long-horned Ankole cattle The once desert-like region now thrives in crop and livestock production.
PREMIUM 'Agricultural Finance Corporation prioritises financial inclusion' It has developed products using alternative collateral to enhance access to credit and improve repayment rates for smallholder farmers.
PREMIUM How to establish a beef feedlot from scratch Kenya should be able to satisfy its beef needs if better, modern production methods are adopted.
