Gov’t is committed to streamline coffee sector
The government has so far disbursed over Sh 177 million of the coffee cherry fund benefiting over 15,000 farmers from 16 counties. The introduction of the cherry fund was one of the
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Agriculture
Busia intensifies efforts to control Armyworm
Agricultural experts have raised an alarm over impending food insecurity following the invasion of farms by the African armyworm in most parts of Western and Rift Valley regions of Kenya. Some
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NCPB releases subsidized fertilizers to North Rift farmers
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has increased subsidised fertilizer to the North Rift region following farmers' outcry over shortages and high prices. “We received complaints from farmers over the
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Milk processing plant to boost earnings
Dairy farmers in Mang’u area, Gatundu North expect to boost their earnings after the completion of a milk processing plant in the area, meant to add value and brand their
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FAO trains extension officers to support value chains
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has trained 50 extension officers in Kisumu County to develop value chains in the area. Through the agency’s Farm Business School (FBS), the extension officers
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