Savannah Agro-Tech and Machinery Expo is a 3 day event being held from 4th to 6th May 2018 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. This event showcases products like Breeders, Packaging Experts, Plant And Animal Inspectorate Service Providers, Seed Companies, Financial Institutions,Farmers,Agricultural Machinery, Agro ecology, Biotechnology, Fertilizers & Chemicals, Floriculture, Fork... Continue Reading →
Tech that is feeding East Africa
Farmers in Rwanda attend a training workshop on the use of Mobile-apps in their activities. ©FAO The 2017 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World issued by FAO states that there is more than enough food produced in the world to feed everyone, yet 815 million people go hungry. Increased innovations will... Continue Reading →
Transforming farming in Rwanda
A new application designed to provide farmers with timely information on climate change, crops, livestock and diseases affecting them for informed decision making has been tested for effectiveness. By Emmanuel Ntirenganya A farmer using the applications during the testing event in Rulindo District, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Photos by Emmanuel Ntirenganya) A collection of applications... Continue Reading →
5th Agritec africa international exhibition & conference
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CTA AGRIPRENEURS CONTEST OF UPTO 15,000 EUROS PRIZE MONEY
Young agricultural entrepreneurs have a chance to win €15,000 in a new pitch competition organised by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). CTA is a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU). Its mission is to advance food and nutritional security,... Continue Reading →
FARMERS IN ZAMBIA TO GET FINANCING FOR AGCO MACHINERY
Zambian farmers will now be able to purchase farm machinery in a finance partnership with AGCO, a leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment. AGCO’s partnership was launched at AgriTech, Zambia’s outdoor agriculture expo. The new partnership between AGCO, its national distributor BHBW Zambia Limited and the Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) will provide retail financial solutions for... Continue Reading →
AGRIBUSINESS GROWING MILLIONS
Kanyangi village, on the slopes of Chyullu Hills National Park in Makueni County, was initially known for frequent human-wildlife conflicts. But a lot of good things are now happening in the village as residents take up poultry farming. Jacinta Muli, a mother of three, is one of those keeping chicken in the village and selling... Continue Reading →
THE GOOD AND BAD OF FARMING GROUPS
As a smallholder farmer, going about your regular farm activities like purchasing inputs, planting and marketing all by yourself might present a lot of freedom but over time it turns out laborious and less profitable. Dynamics that include failure to get reliable market is among challenges that lone-ranging smallholder farmers face. However, when tens of... Continue Reading →
MARKET PRICES AT YOUR FINGER TIPS
Market We offer daily market prices for farm produce across all regions in Kenya. Prices are update on a daily basis so you get value for your product while the buyer gets value for the money. To register to our subscription service click here or if you have no internet connection send your name and location to... Continue Reading →