CANBERRA/NAIROBI. Australia’s macadamia production could almost double in the next five years – if it weren’t for the ‘buts’ that could stand in the way. In Kenya, the harvest began as planned on 1 March. Australia wants to conquer the Indian market According to the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS), Australia could almost double its annual ...

In February 2025, Mr Ali Daoud Mohamed, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change, Special Climate Envoy of the President of the Republic of Kenya visited Moscow, Russia for a series of events aimed at fostering connections between Russia and Africa in the field of climate action. During the visit Mr Mohamed ...

Husqvarna Partners with International Organisations in a Bold Initiative to Restore Vital Ecosystems Kenya’s mangrove forests are among the country’s most critical habitats in the fight against climate change.  These vital ecosystems serve as essential breeding grounds for marine life, shield the coastline from storms and act as powerful, natural carbon sinks, storing up to ...

Vihiga County has commissioned 148 newly recruited and trained agripreneurs who will be working under the National Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). Speaking while presiding over the ceremony conducted at the county headquarters, Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo said they are going to work under the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries for the next 18 ...

Kenya’s Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, has revealed that the Kenya Kwanza administration, led by President William Ruto, plans to leverage manufacturing and agriculture to transform the country’s economy and achieve first-world status. During his speech, Kindiki highlighted that the Ruto-led government has made significant investments in value chains critical to Kenya’s economy and the livelihoods ...

The discussion relating to taking stock on the implementation of the Nairobi Declaration on Fertilizers and Soil Health could not have occurred at a better time, taking into consideration that it has been just over 8 months since the Heads of State had signed this declaration. South Africa wishes to take this time to thank ...

8th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE 2025) and Future, Food, Livestock and Poultry Expo (FLIP 2025) A few slots remain in the exhibition area. Book today and become a part of two power-packed business networking and brand-building days. [City, Date]—We are pleased to share an exclusive update on the two highly anticipated and influential ...

It was just past midday when Richard Muthie stood at the gate of the Mutira Farmers’ Cooperative Society coffee factory, ready to deliver his harvest. Along with the 50-year-old farmer were 30 kg of ripe, red coffee berries freshly picked by him earlier that morning. Since the start of the year, Muthie has delivered 400 ...

The government has assured Kenyans that the vaccines to be used in the forthcoming nationwide livestock vaccination exercise have been produced locally by the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI). Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Andrew Karanja allayed fears that the vaccines will be procured from abroad, while explaining that KEVAVAPI has ...

10th AGRITEC AFRICA, An International Exhibition & Conference on Agriculture Technologies is going to be held during 11-12-13 June 2025 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. Total 175 companies from 25 countries are expected to participate in this exhibition and a large number of visitors are expected to be gathered in 9th Agritec Africa ...