Agriculture ministry to promote biofuel crops growth in 23 ASAL counties
The Ministry of Agriculture is embarking on a new initiative to promote the growth of biofuel crops, such as castor, croton, and cotton, in the...
Category : Technology
Kenya, TZ court cases block tonnes of GMO maize seeds
Four court cases have blocked the release of 11 tonnes of genetically modified maize seeds that were to be made available to farmers this planting...
Modernise your agribusiness with one of these technologies
Last week, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre was swarmed by agriculture enthusiasts, who trooped to the venue to sample various technologies that were on display....
Digital Agriculture: the future of farming
Agriculture still lags behind when it comes to digital transformation, particularly financing. What holds it back and do you think this is where its future...
Youth in agribusiness urged to acquire finance and digital literacy skills
Young people have the potential and the zeal required to explore various opportunities in the agriculture sector if only they are mentored properly and walked...
Kenyan, Nigerian firm win Sh165m grant for agritech innovation
Kenyan and Nigerian firm have won a Sh165 million (US$1.5 million) grant to fund expansion plans in a bid to provide services to smallholder farmers....
Japan to enhance Kenya’s human resource in agriculture
Japan has committed to enhance its support for Kenya’s agriculture, one of the key sectors for the country’s economic recovery and growth amidst Covid-19, through...
Featured Village reaps from Turkish farm machinery
A Kenyan village is reaping the benefits of farm machinery donated by Turkey. A modern silage harvester is slicing rows of wet grass to be...
Featured Mobile app can now link you to a cow buyer
Cattle have long been considered a measure of wealth across Africa – but it is not just farmers cashing in. A pioneering app in South...
Featured New climate smart technologies to look for
Young farmers in Kenya experience several challenges including lack of land, money and unpredictable weather patterns. While many of them can be solved by human...