KALRO introduces improved dairy breeds
The Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has introduced improved dairy breeds in bid to boost milk output.
The breeders from Maasai community in...
Kenya rolls out knowledge innovation for rural transformation
Kenya has rolled out a project on Strengthening the Knowledge and Innovation Ecosystem for Inclusive Rural Transformation and Livelihoods in Eastern Africa (AIRTEA).
The country...
Zimbabwe’s maize production expected to fall to 1.9m tonnes
The low rainfall amounts caused cereal production in Zimbabwe is expected to decline to slightly below‑average level of 1.9 million tonnes in 2022, the...
IFAD €3.5 million loan to promote women-led agribusiness in Madagascar and support small-scale farmers
As agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in low-income countries struggle to finance growth, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is stepping...
Kenya to export black tea to china
Kenya has announced plans to export black tea to China following the Asian country’s increased interest in the commodity.
Ambassador-designate to China, Muthoni Gichohi, speaking...
Egypt records 3.5 million tonnes of agricultural exports in 2022
Egyptian agricultural exports has recorded more than 3.5 million tonnes in the first five months of 2022.
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El-Sayed El-Kosayer...
The Israeli Farmers’ Story May Save Hundreds of Millions From Poverty and Hunger
Dr. Nimrod Israely - Founder and CEO - Dream Valley
A week ago, at a conference focused on Technology in agriculture, I talked with Indian...
Kenya seed, Kephis scale up war on fake seed
The Kenya Seed Company and Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) have scaled up research activities of drought resistant crops to help farmers overcome...
Kenya to restart khat exports to Somalia after two years
Kenya is set to restart exporting khat to Somalia. This is after Somalia has agreed to lift a ban on air freighting khat from...
Massey Ferguson puts the farmer first by saving on diesel costs and boosting productivity
Spiralling diesel costs have emphasised the need for farmers to not only invest in the latest technology from reputable brands like Massey Ferguson, but...