All posts by Irungu J

In the quiet corners of Kenya’s rural and peri-urban zones, something remarkable is growing—out of banana trunks, coffee husks, and sawdust. It’s not maize, not beans, not tomatoes. It’s mushrooms….

As climate change tightens its grip on Kenya’s agricultural landscape, one concept is fast emerging as the beacon of hope: regenerative organic agriculture. Not just a trend, this approach represents…

As global demand for organic tropical fruits continues to soar, Kenyan farmers in Murang’a, Kisii, Embu, and Meru counties are embracing regenerative orchard farming to supply high-value export and domestic…

Indigenous (kienyeji) chicken farming is experiencing a renaissance in Kenya, especially under organic rearing systems that eliminate synthetic drugs, hormones, and commercial feed additives. As more consumers seek natural, antibiotic-free…

Urban and peri-urban farmers in Kiambu County are turning to organic rabbit farming as a lucrative, low-cost livestock enterprise. With rising demand for lean, antibiotic-free meat among health-conscious consumers, rabbit…

In the fight against stemborer and fall armyworm infestations, organic maize farmers in Bungoma, Kakamega, and Vihiga counties are rapidly adopting Push-Pull Technology (PPT). This chemical-free pest control method, originally…

Smallholder organic farmers in Kisii and Nyamira counties are making waves with a locally led movement to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich biofertilizer. Farmers have begun using banana peels, coffee…

In the semi-arid hills of Taita Taveta County, organic beekeeping is quickly gaining ground. Farmers in Mwatate and Wundanyi have formed cooperative groups focusing on chemical-free apiculture to tap into…

A grassroots agroforestry campaign in Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos counties is making headlines with the establishment of over 150 community-run indigenous tree nurseries. Spearheaded by local farmer cooperatives and supported…

In a landmark move, the Kenyan Government has suspended the importation of glyphosate-based herbicides, pending a comprehensive safety review. The ban, announced by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) and…