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Bird-resistant sunflower seeds avert farmer losses
The entry of imported hybrid sunflower seeds which are resistant to bird attacks has been a game-changer for sunflower farmers sparing them millions in losses. The sunflower varieties that include...
Agriculture Jobs in Kenya– 25th April, 2024
Position: Smallholder Segment Assistant Location: Nairobi Recruiter / Employer: Bayer East Africa Education/ Work Experience Requirements: Responsibilities: How to apply: bayerza Deadline: 15 May. 2024 Position: Project Coordinator – Farmer
7.500 farmers access cheap agriculture machinery through self-help model
Kenyan smallholder farmers are utilising the Machinery Rings (MR) self-help model to access mechanised farming services without having to purchase costly farm equipment. Originating in Germany, the concept relies on
NCPB compensating farmers who bought substandard fertiliser
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has announced that it has begun compensating farmers who bought substandard fertiliser under the government’s fertilizer subsidy program. This follows a directive from the
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