tea farming Stories
The legislators questioned why some of the 77 KTDA-managed factories paid up to Sh50 per kilogramme, while others offered as little as Sh12 per kilo,...
The Ministry of Agriculture's estimates show that there are about 110,000 farmers growing khat in 360,940 acres of land, benefiting over 1.4 million p...
Plant-based foods like beans, grains, nuts and seeds are examples of low-emission, nutritious foods that could be farmed. New lab-grown meat or fermen...
The conference brought together policymakers, agri-tech players, researchers and development partners to chart a policy path for digital agriculture,...
UN Women will partner with Hand in Hand East Africa to deliver activities in Tsunza, Ukunda and Shimoni, ensuring gender considerations are embedded t...
A parliamentary inquiry reveals significant divisions among Rift Valley tea producers regarding pricing and bonuses, highlighting demands for fair rep...
The directive follows an earlier advisory issued on November 10, cautioning that macadamia harvested within that timeframe will not be cleared for exp...
Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...
KeNHA noted that transporters have increasingly been stacking sugarcane beyond permissible height limits, with nighttime movement further raising the...
Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh said the audit will specifically target employees whose earnings appear disproportionate to their farm size...
Improved production practices can reduce the need for antibiotics, while coordinated monitoring and cross-sector collaboration promote their responsib...
Africa’s aquaculture sector is the fastest growing in the world, but the continent is responsible for only 2 per cent of the world’s total aquaculture...
Kenya has 55,281 acres dedicated to miraa, with Meru and Embu covering 88.4 per cent of the total. Other notable growing areas include Kirinyaga, Thar...
African countries whose agriculture is less productive, with generally lower or poor crop yields, may not benefit as much in the short term from open...
According to a recent phenological survey covering Kenya’s main macadamia production zones, a large part of the crop is still maturing.
Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.
Central to the inquiry is how tea prices are determined and why farmers in some areas receive higher bonuses than others.
The Kenya Sugar Board said the registration will help enhance traceability, tighten quality control and curb the sale of adulterated sugar in the mark...
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), factories produced 406,807 tonnes of sugar during the period, compared to 541,681 tonnes...
The KTDA boss noted that the ongoing short rains had slightly slowed down offloading operations, but the association is collaborating closely with the...
CS Kagwe emphasised that achieving food security depends on research, data, and science-based farming practices.
Kagwe said the new approach will focus on large-scale farming and value chain development to address food shortages, stabilise the economy, and create...
Mango exporters have been reminded that consignment mixing with avocado for sea shipment is not allowed under Section 20 (5) of the Crops (Horticultur...
Senate Agriculture Committee chairperson Wafula Wakoli said fishermen are frequently stopped, detained, and have their boats or gear confiscated under...
Farmers have voiced strong concerns about price disparities between the East and West Tea Blocks, questionable expenditures, excessive sitting allowan...
The legislators said more than 700,000 farmers have been short-changed despite their hard work in producing world-class tea.
Across villages in Taveta and beyond, sunflower growers who once struggled to find reliable markets or suffered heavy post-harvest losses now see a br...
In the rush to transform African agriculture for global markets, it is important to consider what is left behind or thrown away. Food waste is not jus...
The High Court in Mombasa ruled that AFA must not award the 250,000-tonne rice quota to any private party outside the lawful tender process.
With minimal effort and maximum reward, banana bread has become a symbol of shared joy, best enjoyed warm with friends and family.
