Farming
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NCBA, Kenya Seed Company Bring Banking to the Farm in Kitale Push
More than 150 maize seed farmers gathered in Kitale last week for a forum that put financing, rather than just farming, at the centre of the conversation – a sign of how seriously Kenya’s banking sector is taking agriculture as a commercial frontier. NCBA Bank, in partnership with Kenya Seed Company, hosted the event under the theme “Financing the 2026…
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Kenya’s Crossroads on Genetically Modified Crops: How Delay Turned Science Into a Billion-Shilling Question
Kenya’s hesitation on genetically modified crops has cost the country more than time. According to new data from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), the five-year regulatory delay in rolling out improved maize, Bt cotton, and disease-resistant potato varieties has cost KSh 20.4 billion in lost production and income. The figure captures a mix of missed harvests, blocked exports, and…
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How Sustainable Farming Can Enhance Rice Production in Kenya
Kenya’s rice sector is facing the challenge of rising demand that by far outweighs production. Meeting this demand through increased production comes with possible risks to the environment that have to be addressed. As the country aims to boost production and achieve self-sufficiency through the flagship National Rice Development Strategy (2019–2030), it is equally critical that sectoral sustainability is maintained…
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