Lack of proper pest and disease control threaten sustainability
The ability to detect, prevent and respond to animal health and livestock emergencies is critical to ensure food security and the sustainability of the...
Kenya kicks off construction of US $5.5m modern market in Nakuru
Kenya has kicked off construction of a US $5.5million modern market in Nakuru County aimed at boosting agriculture in the region and decongesting the...
Kenya to introduce hybrid rice seeds
The government of Kenya has announced plans to introduce hybrid rice seeds for commercial production next season.This follows a partnership between the government and...
FAO, CABI act in concert to intensify pest control in Eastern Africa
As part of a broad-based initiative to address the plant protection needs of the Eastern Africa nations, a practical training programme on Pest Risk...
GMB Zimbabwe receives 130 000 tonnes of grain in two months
The Grain Marketing Board in Zimbabwe has received more than 130 000 tonnes of grain from farmers in the first eight weeks of the...
Kenya announces measures to tame increasing pests and disease
The government of Kenya has announced measures to tame increasing pests and disease. This follows increased pest threat invasion experienced in the country occasioned...
Integrated Pump Rentals provides solution for Eswatini sugar producer
The recent upgrading of sewerage facilities at an Eswatini sugar producer required more than the dredging of a sewage pond – but Integrated Pump...
Kenya unveils US $20M youth agribusiness programme
The government of Kenya has unveiled a US $20million Empowering Novel Agribusiness-led Employment (ENABLE Kenya) programme set to bridge the succession gap in agribusiness...
Kenya launches US $5M project to boost climate resilience
The government of Kenya has launched a US $5million project to promote climate resilience around the Lake Victoria basin.Mohamed Elmi, chief administrative secretary in...
Kenya’s Agriculture subsidy programme supports crop diversification initiative
A total of 43,300 Hass avocado seedlings and 30,900 macadamia seedlings have been disbursed to farmers across Trans Nzoia County in Kenya through the...