PREMIUM New cane variety to improve sugar production The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization has identified 27 new cane varieties.

PREMIUM Where predators fight farm pests Natural pest control methods could lead to healthier crops and, ultimately, healthier people.

Control of pests, diseases in a passion fruit orchard For sustainable fruit production, effective pest and disease management is essential.

PREMIUM How youth group's successful venture combines bees and sunflowers County government authorities say such ventures can help eliminate poverty and create wealth.

PREMIUM Inside the banana value chain that changed fortunes in Vihiga villages Enterprise made up of 36 members improving the economic health of the region.

Passion fruits: A guide to maximising growth and returns Effective management practices are crucial for ensuring healthy vines and abundant fruit production.

Ask the expert: Why goats produce bloody droppings Different diseases and conditions present in varied signs and symptoms.

PREMIUM How Juncao grass changed fortunes of journalist turned dairy farmer Sammy Kariuki abandoned journalism in favour of diary farming more than two decades ago.

PREMIUM Why soil health is key to good yields Soil biodiversity contributes to nutrient cycling, water regulation, carbon sequestration and pests and disease suppression.

PREMIUM How to avoid breeding males with faulty testicles Goats with small bodies, long horns and goatees... are the product of inbreeding.

Call to arms as rodents ‘from Asia’ ravage rice farms in Mwea Deep in Mwea villages are tales of agony as rice farmers battle rodents.

Why dragon fruit is Kenya’s next gold Dragon fruits grow best in well-draining soils high in organic matter, but they also do well in pots in cool climates.

PREMIUM The reasons for abortions in cattle It could be due to physical injury or the foetus being incompatible with the mother and the uterus rejects it.

Land preparation for passion fruit farming Proper spacing is crucial as it allows sufficient air circulation and light penetration, promoting healthy growth.

Where to get yellow, purple, white carrot seeds Carrots do well in areas with altitude greater than 500 metres above sea level.

PREMIUM Nairobian takes farming a notch higher to rooftops Jane Changawa neither owns a house nor land in Nairobi but is a supplier of fresh vegetables to locals.

PREMIUM This is what nduma has done for me As families in Kisii began planting eucalyptus trees on their farms, James Nyagwoka saw and opportunity in arrowroots.

What to expect at Nairobi Trade Fair It strongly advocates sustainability, in line with its theme of promoting climate-smart agriculture.

Hardening off of passion seedlings This ensures the grafted seedlings develop tolerance to sunlight, wind and reduced water availability.

The A to Z of catfish farming, using ash as fertiliser When stocking, source for quality fingerlings.

PREMIUM Farmer milks profits from dairy goat herd Selling the surplus to neighbours was challenging as they were used to cow milk.

PREMIUM He said no to computing and ventured into mixed farming Deep down, Abach knew white-collar jobs were not for him.

PREMIUM New mills to boost rice production in Siaya and Kisumu More than 10,000 acres would be put under rice after the launch of the mill.

PREMIUM CS Karanja’s grand plans for agriculture I want to ensure food and nutrition security for Kenyans and to make agriculture competitive.

PREMIUM When a doctor is presented with a cocktail of cases Many medicines can be used across species, but there are some diseases and animals that require specific medicines, procedures and equipment.

PREMIUM Village saving groups drive food security in dry Laikipia Village Savings and Loan Associations or VSLAs are aiding the fight against hunger in parts of semi-arid northern Kenya as members embrace cassava and other “orphaned” crops. In Laikipia County,...

PREMIUM From Wall Street to Dorper sheep farming in Kenya The move was more than a change of career. It marked a commitment to modern agriculture.

PREMIUM Homa Bay maize farmer tastes sweet profit in honey Oyugi saw a gap in Homa Bay, as most of the honey that residents buy in supermarkets is from other regions.

PREMIUM City youth make cash from mixed farming H-Town rears goats and rabbits, and plants vegetables in conical gardens.