Modern livestock science owes a significant debt to a procedure that might seem unusual at first glance: surgically creating a permanent opening into the rumen of a living cow. Rumen…
Read moreGarlic sits in an interesting position in Kenyan agriculture. It is one of the most consistently demanded crops in the country, consumed daily in households, hotels, restaurants, and food processing…
Read moreThe global shift away from refined sugar and artificial sweeteners has opened a genuinely compelling door for Kenyan farmers. Stevia — a perennial herb native to South America — has…
Read moreKajiado County is set to significantly expand its agricultural extension services after the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) successfully digitized 55,463 farmers and recorded strong implementation performance during…
Read moreKenya’s agricultural research community is set to converge in Nairobi next week as the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) hosts its second Scientific Conference and Innovation Expo, an…
Read moreKenya’s herbal medicine sector is growing faster than most farmers realize. As chronic lifestyle diseases become more common across the country, consumer interest in plant-based remedies has moved well beyond…
Read moreDate palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruit crops and remains a valuable source of food and income across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts…
Read moreCanistel (Pouteria campechiana), commonly known as egg fruit, is an uncommon tropical fruit that is slowly gaining recognition among Kenyan fruit enthusiasts, specialty markets, and farmers looking to diversify beyond…
Read moreYellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) is one of the most commercially recognized tropical fruits in Kenya’s horticulture sector. It is widely grown for juice processing, fresh fruit markets,…
Read moreRed rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tropical fruit that is gradually attracting attention among Kenyan horticulture growers exploring high-value, niche crops. Known for its hairy red shell and sweet, juicy…
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