By Dominic Omondi The Cabinet is over the next two months expected to give the defining verdict on whether to lift the ban on GMOs that was imposed in 2012. The ban followed a controversial study that alleged GMOs cause cancer. All indications are that the Cabinet is likely to give the nod to the controversial technology as the country grapples with continued perennial food…
By Yogesh Chauhan The global population will reach 8.5 billion by 2030, according to the UN. Making sure we can produce and distribute enough food to match the demand is already one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. To keep up with the ever-increasing needs of society, we need to rethink the way we approach the food industry through technology in agriculture. Of course,…
By Lominda Afedraru Scientists at Makerere School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences have over the years engaged in manufacturing portable tractors for various farm operations. These operations range from ploughing, weeding, sowing seed to harvesting, threshing, and irrigation. This innovation is by scientists majoring in Agricultural Science and Engineering at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). Prof Noble Banadda, a lecturer in the area…
By Tom Mshindi The Kenyan government through the agriculture ministry has unveiled proposals this past week that if well implemented could significantly improve the contribution of the agriculture sector to the overall economy and the food security situation. But this, like many others, will remain only a road-map if there is no concerted effort to drive to the destination. Mobilization Although not original or innovative…
Press Statement FARMER CONCERNS REGARDING THE DECLARED DUTY-FREE MAIZE IMPORTATION WINDOW IN JULY Agriculture is the engine of economic growth in Kenya and a valuable source of income for most Kenyans. About 75 percent of Kenyans derive all or part of their livelihoods from the sector. The primary actor in agriculture is the farmer, yet, the state of Kenyan farmers, particularly maize farmers is dire,…
