Government seeks to control potato prices
Lack of an organized potato market in the country is to blame for poor prices of the commodity, agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said.
Speaking during a farmers’ meeting in Molo, Nakuru County recently, Munya said...
Maize farming in forest land stopped
The Kenya National Farmers Federation (KeNFF) has supported the eviction of maize farmers from government forests.
In a circular from Forestry and Environment through Kenya Forest Services signed by CS Keriako Tobiko, maize farming through...
Young people urged to venture into poultry farming
Many young people are still struggling to get white color jobs but in Bidii Ward, Kwanza Constituency, Trans Nzoia County Mrs Edina Kerubo believes in self-employment.
Mrs Kerubo who started poultry farming four years ago...
QUALITY vs QUANTITY: Which way Kenya’s coffee sector?
By Morwani Zachary Nyakweba
The coffee industry has been one of the key pillars of Kenya’s economy since the country attained its independence. The cash crop is known for its intense flavor and pleasant aroma.
There...
Why Trans Nzoia farmers are turning to dairy cattle
Farmers in Trans Nzoia County have been encouraged to diversify farming activities for reliable income.
According to Dr. Maurice Cherogony, an officer from Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) Trans Nzoia region, dairy animals can fetch more income...
AGRIBUSINESS: Cotton sector revival starts in Homa Bay
Cotton farmers in Homa Bay have begun a journey towards reviving cotton production.
They have acquired a piece of land to build a modern warehouse and farmers union office.
Operating as Homa Bay Cotton Cooperative Union,...
Nakuru farmers embrace pyrethrum revival drive
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui is optimistic that his administration will revive pyrethrum farming.
This, Kinyanjui said, will transform lives of people in the county.
"We are encouraged by transformative stories of farmers who have embraced our...
AGRIBUSINESS: Farmers ditch maize for passion fruits farming
With the unstable prices for maize and wheat, farmers in Uasin Gishu County are venturing into other options.
Some have ditched the two crops for passion fruits and avocado.
Uasin Gishu is among the largest producers...
FEATURE: Oboiko’s exciting journey from radio journalism to poultry farming
The narrow pathway to his home donned with grown trees on either side may cheat a visitor that there is no much activity in the homestead ahead.
Not even the healthy napier grass on a...
AGRIBUSINESS: Workers union defends field officers
There has been a public outcry by farmers over bribery claims to acquire a permit for harvesting canes.
But a workers union has come out to defend accused supervisors over the allegations terming it as...
