pastoralist farming Stories
There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani people across 17 African countries, from the Atlantic shores of Senegal and Mauritania to Sudan.
Goat milk is also whiter than cow’s milk because goats do a better job of converting the carotene they consume into vitamin A.
While these chemicals ensure watermelons look perfect and remain viable for sale, concerns have been raised about their impact on health and the envir...
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
Amudavi emphasised that Kenya is one of the top six African countries, out of the ten, that have expanded their land acreage dedicated to organic agri...
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has increased surveillance efforts to monitor the movement of banana seedlings and ensure farmers...
According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage faci...
The Ministry of Agriculture is expected to present concrete measures in the coming weeks on how it plans to support livestock farmers and enhance the...
The new prices were effective on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono.
For instance, coconut leaves are woven into mats and baskets, the husks provide fuel and the nutritious flesh and water are dietary staples.
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...
Each of the beneficiaries received six goats, with the initiative recording 70 new births so far.
Senator Onyonka questioned the government’s decision to procure sunflower seeds from Zambia instead of sourcing them locally, particularly from Trans...
A five-litre jerrycan of milk sells for Sh300 to Sh400 during the rainy season when pastures are abundant but rises to Sh400 to Sh600 during drought d...
Over 2,500 animals, including cattle, goats, and sheep, were treated in the Chonyi area alone, with more than 100 farmers benefiting from the programm...
Yakub Yarrow, a youth leader in Ijara, noted that the initiative will have a significant impact on the lives of local youth.
This once flourishing farmer is concerned over how the floods ravaged his farm, creating deep ravines and depositing heavy silt across his land.
Farmers, previously disillusioned, are now optimistic about the future of the sector, with local government initiatives paving the way for a potential...
