The business of organic produce has good returns because of the rising demand for organic produce driven by its health benefits. In spite of this, there are few or no organic stores or shops in most of our major towns in Kenya. The organic sector...
MoreParliament passes the Movable Collateral Bill
Kenyans will start borrowing from commercial banks using such movable assets as machinery, livestock and crops once the collateral bill that the parliament has passed becomes a law. The Movable Property Security Rights Bill (2016) is meant to...
MoreArtificial Insemination in Chicken
Artificial insemination is the most widely used reproductive technology in the livestock industry. Its adoption in poultry species has increased in popularity, especially in the western countries for research and commercial purposes. In Kenya...
MoreBeef Farming
Beef farming is a profitable venture because of the huge demand for beef which is currently not being met through local production. Farmers can raise or buy calves or weaners, then feed and fatten them for slaughter. The enterprise is...
MoreThe Chinese mango festival
Market access and post-harvest losses have for a long period of time been the major challenges facing Kenyan mango farmers. These two challenges have hindered them from realizing maximum income from their produce which could in turn uplift their...
MoreKenya Agribusiness and Agroindustry Alliance (KAAA) core pillars
KAAA is the only national private sector group positioned to embrace Kenyan agribusiness and its allied industries, whether in collaborations between private and public stakeholders and among value chain actors at all levels, providing a...
MoreChallenges facing small holder dairy farmers in Kenys
Smallholder dairy farming system constitutes an important source of livelihoods to the majority of mixed crop-livestock farmers involved in agricultural production in Kenya. While, smallholder dairy farmers make a shift towards market-oriented...
MoreThe first foundation seed production entity for Africa
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has announced establishment of the first Early Generation (foundation) seed production entity in Sub-Saharan Africa to effectively and efficiently supply high quality foundation seed for small...
MoreIndian Cabinet approves pact with Kenya on agriculture
The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved the signing of an MoU between India and Kenya on agriculture and associated areas, said an official release. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by...
MoreParliamentary committee upholds ban on GMOs
Kenya’s National Assembly Committee of Agriculture last month reinforced the ban on Genetically Modified Products (GMOs) that has been in force since 2012 until the country comes up with the necessary laws the ensure consumer safety despite...
MoreKAAA and Voyants Solutions PVT Ltd signed an agreement
Kenya Agribusiness and Agroindustry Alliance (KAAA) and Voyants Solutions PVT Ltd entered into an agreement for consultancy for business plan and master plan for 100 acres of agro food parks in Kilifi County. KAAA is the only national private...
MoreContract to Establish a Fruits and Vegetable Agro Food Park is Signed
The County Government of Kilifi (CGK), Jiangxi Jianglian International Engineering CO LTD (JLIANCO) and Kenya Agribusiness and Agroindustry Alliance Limited (KAAA) have signed a contract to establish the Kilifi Agro Food Park in the coastal...
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