Tag - agriculture in kenya
27Jun

Why have Kenya’s Agricultural Policies been failing us?

Policy-making in the agriculture sector is a mandate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries and Irrigation. In addition, individual county governments are expected to come up with relevant policies as they deem fit per their County Integrated Development Plans for Agriculture. Kenya is known...
07Dec

Reaching Women and Youth: AFA Annual Learning Event

On Monday 6th December 2016, Graduate Farmer’s Founder and Managing Director Joseph Boit had an opportunity to be a panelist in a workshop on Reaching Youth and Women to empower them through agriculture. The workshop was part of a learning platform to share insights and...
17Mar

Why youth in Kenya are not embracing agribusiness

Increasingly fewer young people in Kenya are aspiring to lives as farmers. Most of them are rushing to cities and town to look for white collar jobs. This is not a bad thing. If you complete your university education or any other form of education...
milking cows in Kenya
03Oct

Importance of feeding your dairy cattle

If you want a profitable dairy farm then you have to feed your animals well. Feeding is a major factor that determines how well your cows will perform in terms of milk production, growth, body condition and overall health. Things to note Quantity and quality of milk...
11Sep

Qualities of a Successful Farmer

Agriculture in Kenya or rather agribusiness is the new business in town and everyone wants a piece of the cake. You have all seen and heard the numerous success stories of farmers on the newspapers and TV. They make farming look easy and everything they...
10Jul

Requirements needed to export Horticultural Crops in Kenya

You need to have the following documents:-

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Copy of certificate of Business Registration from the Registrar of Companies. Copy of the company's KRA Pin An adequate knowledge of quality standards for horticultural produce on the market. Documentary evidence from your overseas client, e.g a letter, fax or...
08Apr

Become a millionaire farmer in Kenya

"If you want to become a millionaire, become a farmer!" I am not trying to say that farming is another avenue of getting rich quickly. With farming there are a lot of factors involved that make it so appealing to us Kenyans. We feel connected to...
21Jan

How to make money from dairy cows

Introduction

Dairy farming is an important sector of the Kenyan economy, providing a source of income for many farmers and contributing to food security. With the right management practices, farmers can earn a good income from just a few cows. In this article, we'll explore...