Stakeholders working to save avocado from root-rot disease
The government has been working on how to develop and introduce new technologies to support the growth of the avocado industry in the country. Avocado is ranked 3rd after banana and
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Agriculture
Tea sector leaders seek government support in value addition
Tea sector leaders in Embu have called for government support as they seek to undertake value addition to boost farmers’ income. Led by KTDA Zone Six (Embu) Board Member Enos Njeru,
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Major boost for dairy farmers as the county gives 60 heifers
In an effort to enhance the agricultural sector and address the growing demand for milk, the Marakwet County government has provided 60 heifers to farmers in Kapsowar ward, Marakwet West
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Farmers use indigenous seeds to increase food production
A non-governmental organization (NGO) has partnered with the Tharaka Nithi County government to encourage farmers to use indigenous seeds with the aim of increasing food production in the semi-arid parts
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PS calls on farmers to form more cooperatives to boost dairy production
Principal Secretary (PS), State Department of Co-operatives, Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Mr. Patrick Kilemi, has called on farmers in Uasin Gishu County to
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