LAIKIPIA, TAITA TAVETA LEAD COFFEE EXPANSION
Farmers in emerging zones increase acreage as traditional coffee areas lose ground
Kenya Sugar Board warns of penalties and interest for delayed payments after cane delivery.
KENYA TO IMPORT 25M BAGS OF MAIZE
Government moves to bridge projected food deficit as poor harvests threaten national supplies.
The directive comes as the government rolls out a Sh7.1 billion factory modernisation programme aimed at improving tea quality and farmer returns.
KAGWE REAFFIRMS SUGAR IMPORT BAN TO PROTECT LOCAL FARMERS
Agriculture CS says Kenya has sufficient sugar supplies as government tightens import controls and pushes industry reforms.
AUDIT FLAGS GAPS IN PESTICIDE SAFETY OVERSIGHT
Auditor-General says limited residue monitoring leaves Kenya without sufficient data to assure food safety
KAGWE DEFENDS TEA LEVY AMID INDUSTRY CONCERNS
Agriculture CS says 93 per cent tea uptake shows levy has not affected demand, argues funds are supporting key sector programmes.
KENYA COFFEE DIRECT SALES FETCH 20% PREMIUM OVER AUCTION
AFA figures show directly sold coffee averaged USD 406 per 50kg bag, compared with the auction season average of USD 339.
KAGWE WARNS ON LIVESTOCK DRUG MISUSE
Agriculture CS urges responsible use of veterinary medicines to safeguard Kenya's access to global markets