Farmers mark International Potato Day
Potato farming in Kenya is one of the most lucrative farming businesses in the country. It is the third most important food worldwide, and in Kenya, it is the second
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Agriculture
Mwangaza pledges to invest in agriculture
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has expressed her commitment to support agricultural initiatives to foster the region’s economic growth. During the Meru 56th Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show at Gitoro Showground,
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Nakuru records 318 million litres of milk production
Nakuru County produced 318 million litres of milk worth Sh13.9 billion last year, projecting to hit the Sh16 billion mark in three years, the County Executive for Agriculture, Livestock, and
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Kirinyaga smallholder irrigation scheme changing livelihoods
Farmers from Gichugu and Kirinyaga East Sub-counties are turning to smallholder irrigation following the huge impact that the programme has had, including improved harvests and livelihoods over the years. Stated Department
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Potato commercialisation boosts farmers’ income
Potato is a starchy root tuber vegetable that is consumed as a staple food. Potato farming is the most profitable farming business in Nyandarua County. The plant has branched stems and
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