Disease detection drive boost for livestock farmers
Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security, and public health in Kenya.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2026-04-04 09:38:00
Taita Taveta County Executive has challenged smallholder farmers in the Taita Hills to put more land under fodder crops and pasture production.
By Renson Mnyamwezi
2026-03-28 14:33:22
As worms and ticks are also gradually becoming resistant to anthelmintics and acaricides, respectively. Today, I will focus on anthelmintics or dewormers, as they are commonly called.
By Dr Joseph Othieno
2026-03-28 14:03:11
Kenya has taken a significant step towards advancing sustainable development and climate resilience following the signing of a new global partnership.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2026-03-27 09:02:40
Farmers across the country are set to benefit from reduced seed prices after the government announced a subsidy programme aimed at making farm inputs more affordable and increasing food production.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-03-25 10:50:35
Telesphore Ndabamenye has urged African youth to embrace agriculture as a source of income, innovation and employment during a forum hosted by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa in Rwanda.
By James Wanzala
2026-03-22 17:07:00
In broiler farming, the highest cost is feed, which can consume up to 70 per cent of the total cost of production.
By Watsson Messo
2026-03-21 00:00:00
Kenya Seed Company has cut maize seed prices under a State-backed subsidy push, offering relief to farmers ahead of the planting season.
By Osinde Obare
2026-03-20 00:00:00
Farmers in Western Kenya and the Rift Valley are taking a leading role in crop research, improving innovation by combining scientific methods with local knowledge.
By Rachel Kibui
2026-03-18 16:01:52
A push to reduce maize acreage in parts of Uasin Gishu that have produced grain for decades is gaining momentum despite calls for the status quo in Kenya’s breadbasket.
By Stephen Rutto
2026-03-11 15:35:11
A project of restocking endangered species of tilapia known as Oreochromis esculentus has begun in Lake Victoria, Homa Bay County.
By James Omoro
2026-03-11 15:11:45
Jonathan Olelila used to graze his cattle, but after years of disappointment, he decided to take a different route — subdividing his land and planting grass specifically for hay production.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2026-03-11 14:50:34
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