Grassroots farmers Stories
From her daily interactions with farmers and traders, Joyce says training and upskilling tops the list of the needs mostly required by grassroots busi...
The directive comes in response to concerns raised by farmers who have been stuck with 321,000 bags of wheat after last season's harvest.
Kagwe insisted on collaborating with Parliament to introduce legislative measures that protect farmers from fraudulent suppliers.
The new prices were effective on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono.
The party said it was unacceptable for farmers to be abandoned at a critical time despite government efforts to boost production through subsidies.
The AI-powered system consolidates farmer information into a digital database, using multiple data sets to determine creditworthiness.
Kalonzo had on Wednesday demanded accountability from the government regarding the source of the funds.
This follows the validation of several proposals from farmer cooperatives by the National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU).
The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA), led by its Chairperson Silas Njibwakale, described the invasions as criminal acts that threaten private inve...
The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.
Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...
He highlighted the importance of farmers' freedom to make their own choices regarding vaccination, saying, "The cow belongs to an individual, not the...
The project includes the construction of two canal linings, a water conveyor system, and a storage facility, all aimed at boosting food security in Tu...
The discussions in Karen aimed to ensure that these positive trends are sustained while addressing challenges in the industry to further enhance the c...
Each of the beneficiaries received six goats, with the initiative recording 70 new births so far.
The Bill specifies that minimum returns would apply only to agricultural produce largely consumed locally.
With initiatives like these, Garissa’s farmers are not only securing their livelihoods but also contributing to environmental conservation and economi...
The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.
The operation to guard farmers who grow corn, beans, potatoes and manioc is known as "Secure Harvest" and it aims to allow them to work freely during...
The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.
