A section of have expressed optimism that a proposed bill aimed to protect them from brokers will boost their income from avocado farming. The farmers now want the process of enacting the bill hastened and a law enacted before the next avocado harvesting period. Speaking to members of press on Tuesday, the farmers said brokers […]
Continue ReadingManagers of coffee factories within Murang’a County have been warned over colluding with thieves to steal farmers produce. The County Commissioner (CC), Mohammed Barre has said most of the theft cases perpetuated in coffee factories have similar characteristics and claimed that part of management of the factories were involved in the stealing. Addressing residents during […]
Continue ReadingCoffee farming has in recent years turned out to be a nuisance among many farmers. The development has largely been attributed to the fluctuating and inconsistent world prices hence dealing a blow to the morale of farmers who are on the receiving end. This year however, coffee production in Kirinyaga County has improved to 40 […]
Continue ReadingThe Nuts processors are in the process of drafting a law to streamline farming, harvesting and marketing of macadamia nuts. The Nut Processors Association of Kenya currently is conducting public participation to get public opinion of the proposed law before it’s sent to Parliament. Backed by Agriculture Food Authority (AFA), the processors have claimed that […]
Continue ReadingOperations in macadamia processing plants have been stopped following low quality of delivered nuts. The processors have decried immature nuts being supplied by farmers, saying the nuts do not meet export standards. Members of Nuts Processors Association of Kenya (NPAK) have accused Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) of directing harvesting of macadamia from February 15, saying […]
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