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Agriculture
Kenya agriculture news: farmers, food security, livestock, crops and agribusiness. County and national farming updates.
IFTEX 2026 Opens in Nairobi as Kenya's Flower Industry Pushes for Growth and Sustainability
Nairobi is hosting the 13th International Flower Trade Exhibition, IFTEX 2026, as Kenya cements its standing as Africa's top flower exporter and the world's leading rose supplier to the EU. With 210 exhibitors and buyers converging from across the globe, the industry is pressing ahead on innovation, sustainability, and broader market access.
24 Tonnes of Cotton Seed Delivered to Busia Farmers as Revival Drive Gathers Pace
Busia County farmers have received 24 tonnes of cotton seed - the first batch of a planned 100-tonne supply - as Kenya Kwanza's drive to revive western Kenya's cotton economy continues to gather momentum, with more than 200,000 households already returning to the crop and seed cotton prices more than doubling in three years.
Africa's Agroecology and Conservation Experts Converge in Bomet for Regional Exchange Forum
Bomet County is at the centre of a major continental conversation as agroecology and conservation specialists from 11 African nations gather for a three-day regional exchange forum organized by WWF and the Biovision Foundation, seeking to show how nature-positive farming can address biodiversity loss and food insecurity across Africa.
How a Former Construction Worker Turned Dry Joska Land Into a Dragon Fruit Goldmine
Kennedy Macharia walked away from the construction industry and gambled on dragon fruit - a cactus-like crop most Kenyans had never heard of - on a dry quarter-acre in Joska, Machakos County. Four years on, his farm yields up to 400 kilograms a month and is rewriting what is possible on semi-arid land.
Kenya Doubles Fertilizer Subsidy Budget to Sh18 Billion for 2026/27
Kenya has more than doubled its fertilizer subsidy budget to Sh18 billion for 2026/27, targeting major farming counties to boost food production.
Kenya Turns to Portugal to Fund $4.6bn Irrigation Expansion
Kenya opened talks with Portugal in May 2026 on irrigation cooperation, backing a $4.6 billion plan to climate-proof its farming sector.
Kenya Sets Avocado Record at 694,000 MT Despite Export Slump
Kenya harvested a record 694,000 metric tons of avocados in 2025, topping Africa's production charts, even as exports dipped to 121,000 MT amid Red Sea disruptions.
Kenya Corn Production to Surge 32% to 4.5M Metric Tons in 2026/27
Kenya's corn production is forecast to rebound 32% to 4.5 million metric tons in 2026/27, recovering from drought that devastated the 2025 season.
Kenya Coffee Exports Set to Rise 12% in 2026/27 Season
Kenya's coffee exports are forecast to reach 940,000 bags in the 2026/27 season, an 11.9% jump fuelled by better harvests and soaring global prices.