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Adoption of new rice varieties to increase production

KNA6 November 17, 2023 Agriculture, Counties, Editor Picks, Food Security, Nairobi 0

The government through the National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) is focused on developing new rice varieties which require less water and can be planted in uplands and produce better yields. This

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Farmers Urged to Adopt Organic Agriculture to maximize yield

Idara November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Counties, Food Security, Kiambu 0

Farmers have been encouraged to embrace organic farming system to realize maximum yields from their small holder acreages to promote biodiversity and sustaining the fertility of the soil. Sam Nderitu, the

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Government Offers KCC Funds to Mop Up Milk Glut

Idara November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Counties, Food Security, Kiambu 0

The government has released Ksh 500 million to the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) to mop up the current milk glut experienced in the country due to the impact of

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Stakeholders call for inclusive initiatives for small holder farmers

KNA6 November 8, 2023 Agriculture, Counties, Editor Picks, Food Security, Nairobi 0

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi has called for collaborative efforts between the different players in the industry in efforts to encourage cross-disciplinary innovations, leading to novel solutions. Linturi said that

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Over 320,000 farmers trained on better farming and marketing methods

KNA6 November 8, 2023 Agriculture, Counties, Editor Picks, Food Security, Nairobi 0

More than 320,000 farmers from across the country have received training and empowerment in the use of modern technologies to improve their farming activities and access better markets. Phylis Nduva a

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