Dr Benson Apuoyo is the deputy director, market research and product development at the Coffee Directorate. He spoke to Seeds of Gold on the status of the coffee industry, what can be done to boost local consumption of the produce and how farmers can adequately respond to effects of climate change. Paint the picture of the current…
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The Agriculture and Food Authority believes that access to healthy and nutritious food is a basic human right. That’s why we’re excited to be participating in this year’s World Food Day event at Rombo ward in Kajiado County.. Our stand will showcase a variety of sustainable food options that are good for you and the…
The Government has availed Ksh 3.55 Billion, to subsidize 71,000 Mt (1.42 million x 50 kg bags) of fertilizer, for growing food crops during short rains season, PS Crops Development and Agricultural Research Dr Francis Owino has said. This is following a directive by H.E the President Dr. William Samoei Ruto in his inauguration Speech on…
Following concerns and feedback from molasses stakeholders and to increase customer satisfaction in equitable distribution and access to final molasses, the Directorate has reviewed molasses procurement permit fees with effect from 1st July 2022 as follows: The Directorate is in the process of reviewing the Molasses Distribution Policy for which your participation will be sought…
The Horticultural Crops Directorate together with industry stakeholders has noted the increase of interceptions of Kenyan Beans and Peas in pod by the EU due to exceedance of pesticide residue with a lot of concern. Kenya may face stricter import measures if the trend continues which will impact negatively the strides made by the Horticulture…