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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…
Read moreUrban 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreContract farming has emerged as a pivotal model in modern agriculture, linking smallholder farmers with agribusiness firms, processors, and exporters through formal agreements. This system provides farmers with access to…
Read moreIn a significant step toward bolstering agribusiness and reinforcing our commitment to farmer empowerment, today marked the successful distribution of coffee seedlings to farmers in the Besiobor area of Turbo…
Read moreSmallholder 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read morePesticide resistance is a growing global concern, and even organic and transitioning farmers in Kenya must stay alert. While organic farming avoids synthetic pesticides, many farms transitioning from conventional to…
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