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New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU—including coffee—must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By 2 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By 2 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By 2 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya’s youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By 3 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya’s most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By 3 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
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Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By 3 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
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From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
“When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn’t know it would change our lives.
By 3 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade. 
By 3 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU—including coffee—must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By 2 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By 2 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By 2 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya’s youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By 3 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya’s most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By 3 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
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Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By 3 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Premium
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
“When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn’t know it would change our lives.
By 3 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade. 
By 3 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU—including coffee—must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By 2 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By 2 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By 2 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya’s youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By 3 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya’s most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By 3 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
Premium
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By 3 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Premium
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
“When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn’t know it would change our lives.
By 3 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade. 
By 3 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU-including coffee-must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By Paul Mbugua 2 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By Paul Mbugua 2 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By Paul Mbugua 2 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya's youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By Paul Mbugua 3 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya's most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By Paul Mbugua 3 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
Premium
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By Paul Mbugua 3 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Premium
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
"When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn't know it would change our lives.
By Paul Mbugua 3 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade.
By Paul Mbugua 3 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Youth sees past visual impairment to build rabbit breeding venture
At first glance, Kamau Kalisto's bustling rabbit farm in Kimende town, Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County, looks like any other successful agribusiness enterprise.
By Paul Mbugua 4 months ago
Youth sees past visual impairment to build rabbit breeding venture
Lobbies laud ban on toxic pesticides, urge stronger oversight
A coalition of civil society organisations has lauded the government's recent decision to ban over 50 highly hazardous pesticides.
By Paul Mbugua 4 months ago
Lobbies laud ban on toxic pesticides, urge stronger oversight
Kiambu youth sees past visual impairment to build rabbit breeding enterprise
Behind the wooden cages and feeding troughs lies a remarkable story-Kamau, the founder and manager of Kamau Rabbit Farm, is visually impaired.
By Paul Mbugua 4 months ago
Kiambu youth sees past visual impairment to build rabbit breeding enterprise
Proposed taxes to hit smallholder farmers hard, lobby warns
KENAFF has raised the alarm over several proposals in the Finance Bill, 2025, warning that the changes could cripple smallholder farmers and undo recent gains in the agricultural sector.
By Paul Mbugua 4 months ago
Proposed taxes to hit smallholder farmers hard, lobby warns
Farmers demand sector reforms, warn against budget proposals
The Kenya National Farmers' Federation(KENAFF) urges the Government to rethink tax proposals, push for comprehensive Agricultural reforms.
By Paul Mbugua 4 months ago
Farmers demand sector reforms, warn against budget proposals
Burnt Forest farmer ushers in a new era of post-harvest management
Unlike traditional stores, agriGHALA offers farmers access to secure, certified warehouses-free from pests, moisture, and loss.
By Paul Mbugua 4 months ago
Burnt Forest farmer ushers in a new era of post-harvest management
Farmers lead the charge in greening the Tana Delta
Over the next three decades, more than 28,000 hectares will be earmarked for diverse land uses-all guided by sustainable practices and community-led governance.
By Paul Mbugua 5 months ago
Farmers lead the charge in greening the Tana Delta
New deal to boost sustainable farming in Africa and the Americas
New deal to boost sustainable farming in Africa and the Americas.
By Paul Mbugua 5 months ago
New deal to boost sustainable farming in Africa and the Americas
Ruto answers Uhuru over Linda Mama program
National
By Peterson Githaiga
1 hr ago
Medical probe of Kenyans taken to Russia blocked
National
By Washington Onyango
2 hrs ago
Court freezes suspended KNH CEO assets worth Sh229 million
Courts
By Kamau Muthoni
2 hrs ago