farmers
Farmers Decry Unstable Tax Policies in Industry
The agriculture sector has raised concerns over unpredictable tax policies, which they say are threatening its future. At a recent high‑stakes meeting convened...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
Macadamia Association Rejects Claims of Low-Income for Farmers
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has refuted reports suggesting that farmers are struggling with low earnings this year, insisting that the macadamia...
SABRINA BT1 Mins read
FarmBid Africa: Online Platform Opens Opportunities for Farmers by Eliminating Middlemen
For years, the farmers of this vibrant community faced significant challenges in selling their crops. Middlemen often dictated prices, leaving the farmers with...
BT Reporter3 Mins read
Smallscale Farmers To Access Digital Credit For Inputs And Insurance
Through a financing agreement between Family Bank and DigiFarm, the farmers based in Mbeere North and South sub-counties will borrow the funds digitally...
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
Picture Based Insurance Comes To The Rescue Of Farmers Against Climate Shocks
With the help of images taken via satellite and smartphones, ACRE Africa’s Picture Based Insurance (PBI) project is working to make smart insurance...
BT Reporter3 Mins read
Couch Potato Policies a Big Let-Down To Smallholders and Consumers
The so-called potato shortage that impacted KFC in Kenya last month reveals less about supply issues, and more about the longstanding forces that hold back the...
DR MONICA PARKER2 Mins read
Farmers Emerge Sex Champions Beating Lawyers, Journalists
The survey by Lelo UK, a sex-toy manufacturer targeting men, has revealed that farmers have the most sex more than any profession.
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
Earning in Foreign Currency? Tips on Cutting Forex Losses
Fluctuations can potentially result in farmers losing earnings from export proceeds or increasing costs incurred when importing farming equipment, fertilizers and other inputs.
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
Kenya’s black gold makes a comeback
The government set to spend Ksh1.3 billion to revive the collapsed coffee industry in central Kenya
KNA2 Mins read
