Mumias Sugar Issues KSh 150mn Bonus to Farmers
Mumias Sugar has issued Ksh150 million bonus to cane farmers as leaders from the region challenged the government to fast-tract reforms in the entire industry to save Kenya from using [...]
Wheat Farmers Switch to Maize as Value of the Grain Dips
The area under cultivation of wheat in Kenya has been falling since 2019 as farmers shift to maize farming, according to data from the KNBS. “Consequently, the value of wheat [...]Kenya Targets 6bn Litres Milk Production in 2025
Kenya is targeting above 6 billion litres of milk production and an additional 108,500 metric tonnes of red meat by the end of this year. Treasury plans to make additional [...]Population Bulge Pushes Africa to Food Drawing Board
The African Union (AU), has adopted a 10-year agricultural development strategy that will see the continent increase its agrifood output by 45% by 2035 and transform its agri-food systems. On the sidelines [...]Looming Hike in Sugar Prices as Millers Face 4% Levy in February
The Sugar Bill signed into law by President William Ruto in November last year was a Trojan horse for the 4% Sugar Development Levy that will most likely be transferred [...]How Low Rainfall in October Spelt Doom for Kenya's Tea Estates
The country experienced a 5% dip in tea production in October 2024 due to low and poorly-distributed rains, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) says in a recent report. “Precipitation [...]Sasini Sinks Into KSh 562.9 mn Loss on Higher Costs, Supply Chain Disruptions
Listed agricultural firm Sasini Plc has sank into losses, registering a KSh 562.9 million in loss after tax for the year ended September 2024 compared to a KSh 542.3 million [...]Veterinarians Request Gov't to Halt Livestock Vaccination amid Public Distrust
The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) doubts the government's ability to conduct an effective nationwide livestock vaccination exercise in January next year without enough public sensitization and rigorous communication. “For vaccination [...]Push for GMO Products on Dining Table Gathers Momentum
The push for the adoption of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) food products is on course as the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) says it has received an application for environmental release [...]Efficient Supply Chains: Del Monte Kenya’s Strategy for Global Distribution Excellence
Del Monte Kenya’s innovation-driven business model spans the entire supply chain, including the management of pineapple logistics, which significantly contributes to their success. ‘Farm to fork.” “Bean to Bar.” “Field [...]Investing in Agriculture in Africa Has an Information Problem
Agriculture employs the most people in Africa and contributes 30—40% of gross domestic product. Its apparent importance notwithstanding, the practice of and investments in agriculture in Africa suffer the most [...]
Coffee Prices Surge to Highest in 60 Years on Supply Concerns
Coffee futures in New York have recently soared to levels not seen since 1970s, driven by growing fears over crop production in leading coffee-producing nations. A contributing factor to the [...]
