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Food safety should be viewed as a tool for empowering farmers and improving livelihoods rather than a burden that limits access to markets, KALRO Director General Patrick Ketiem has said. Speaking during the celebrations to mark World Food Safety Day, Dr. Ketiem emphasized the need for stakeholders across the agricultural value chain to embrace food […]

For decades, oranges, lemons, and tangerines have dominated Kenya’s citrus industry. However, a lesser-known fruit is slowly attracting attention from farmers, traders, and consumers seeking new opportunities in the agricultural sector. Pomelo, the world’s largest citrus fruit, is emerging as a promising high-value crop that could transform incomes for farmers willing to invest in its

As farmers across Kenya search for high-value crops that mature quickly and require relatively small pieces of land, dwarf pawpaw farming is emerging as one of the most profitable ventures in the horticulture sector. Unlike traditional pawpaw varieties that grow tall and become difficult to manage, dwarf pawpaw trees grow to a height of only

Makueni County has become the first county in Kenya to pilot a maternal nutrition programme aimed at improving the health of expectant mothers and reducing complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth. The initiative was officially launched by Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and Howard Schiffer, who flagged off 7,200 bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for distribution

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization has strengthened its collaboration with the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development in a move aimed at promoting women leadership, innovation and mentorship in agricultural research across Africa. This follows a meeting held at KALRO headquarters where AWARD Director Dr. Susan Kaaria and the organization’s Senior Manager

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has intensified calls for reforms aimed at compelling exporters to process agricultural commodities locally before exporting them, saying the move would create jobs for thousands of young people and strengthen Kenya’s economy. Speaking during the International Tea Day celebrations at Momul Tea Factory in Kericho County, Kagwe urged Parliament to

Kenyan farmers in the country’s highland regions are beginning to embrace elderberry farming as demand for natural immune-boosting products continues to rise globally. The crop, popularly known for the production of elderberry syrup, has gained international attention in the wellness industry, with the global elderberry products market now valued at more than one billion US

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization Non-Ruminants Research Centre (NRRC) in Naivasha is increasingly playing a critical role in strengthening poultry farming in Kenya through research, technology development, and production of quality chicks and eggs for farmers across the country. The Centre, which is among KALRO’s newest research facilities, recently hosted the KALRO Board

The government has intensified reforms in the tea sector aimed at increasing farmer incomes through value addition, expansion of export markets, and stronger global branding of Kenyan tea, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said. Speaking during International Tea Day celebrations held at Momul Tea Factory in Kericho County, Kagwe said the

Fuerte avocado is steadily gaining ground among Kenyan farmers as demand for the fruit continues to rise in both export and processing markets. While Hass avocado has dominated international trade for years, Fuerte is now attracting attention because of its early harvesting season, strong demand from avocado oil processors, and its ability to thrive in