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Archive for August 2nd, 2024

UASIN GISHU LAUNCHES PYRETHRUM MULTIPLICATION DEMONSTRATION PLOT TO BENEFIT LOCAL FARMERS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness on Thursday launched a Pyrethrum Multiplication Demonstration Plot at Chagaiya Dispensary to improve farmers’ access to quality planting materials, […]

COUNTY TO ENGAGE FARMERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER

There is a need to engage the farmers on the importance of using the organic fertilizer generated from the digestates of black soldier fly larvae(Hermetia illucens) in crop production. This […]

COUNTY, SOCCAA ENHANCES AGRIBUSINESS STRATEGY WITH STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS

The County Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Society of Crop Agribusiness Advisers of Kenya (SOCCAA) on Wednesday commenced a three-day meeting to refine the Agribusiness Zero Draft Policy. […]

UASIN GISHU COUNTY BACKS SMEs TO SUPPORT LIVESTOCK AND AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES IN URBAN AREAS

Residents of Kamukunji in Kuinet/Kapsuswa, Soy Sub-County received a boost on Monday with the distribution of pigs, fish pond liners, and multi-story garden setups from Uasin Gishu county Department of […]

EMBRACE MODERN FARMING PRACTICES FOR MORE INCOME, FARMERS URGED

Farmers have been urged to embrace modern farming practices through mechanization and also venture into high-value crops which will in turn enhance their income. County Executive Committee member (CECM ) […]

GOVERNOR BII ENGAGES RESIDENTS, AND TRADERS OF KAPSERET/SIMAT AHEAD OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ICONIC MARKET

A day after the gazette tender advert for the construction of two markets in Uasin Gishu County (Kapseret and Ainabkoi) by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development categorized under […]

COs MEETS CHEPLELACH BEI RESIDENTS TO DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION THROUGH WATER ACCESS AND IRRIGATION

Chief Officer for Environment and Climate Change, Ms. Mary Kerich together with her counterpart for Agriculture and Agribusiness, Mr. Elphas Kesio on Wednesday held a meeting with residents from Cheplelachbei […]

COUNTY ENCOURAGING FARMERS TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIGH-VALUE CROPS

To enhance the prosperity of farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector, the County Government of Uasin Gishu is advocating for a 100 per cent survival rate of high-value crops distributed […]

CALL FOR ENHANCED POLICIES FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE ACTION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu is pushing for better policies to help in efforts of climate change mitigation as well as the realisation of climate-smart agriculture. While addressing stakeholders […]

COUNTY CALLS ON FARMERS ACROSS AGRICULTURE VALUE CHAINS TO FORM COOPERATIVES

County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Agribusiness, Livestock Development and Fisheries Edward Sawe has disclosed that his docket will soon rally farmers across all value chains to form Cooperative Societies. […]