State planning to export livestock to curb losses
The government is looking for more markets to export livestock in order to reduce the huge losses occasioned by the ongoing drought in the country. Speaking during the launch of livestock
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Agriculture
KALRO’s GMO maize seeds to address food shortage
The Kenya Agricultural, Livestock and Research Organization (KALRO) developed GMO seed maize varieties might be the best way to alleviate the country from food insecurity and poor nutrition. This comes even
Read onTobacco farmers switch to alternative crops
A total of 406 acres of tobacco farms in Migori County have been transformed alternative crops by tobacco growers. The Tobacco Free Farms Project started in 2021 with 370 acres across
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Farmers advised to seek gov’t services for economic development
Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet have been challenged to be proactive in seeking government services to foster economic development. Speaking in Kapsowar, during a farmers’ cooperative meeting, the chairman Kocholwo farmers’ co-operative
Read onAvocado farming a game-changer for food security
Murang’a County is arguably the leading producer of avocados in Kenya with the largest percentage of this produce destined for the export market. And while there are various contentious issues surrounding
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