Going cultural: How indigenous seeds crusader in Kenya’s semi-arid Machakos is paving way for sustainable agriculture
Interviewed, Mutava shared how indigenous seeds are integral to her farming success. Her story begins in 2021 when Mwang’a Farmers Group partnered with Grow Biointensive Agriculture Centre of Kenya (G-BiACK), an organisation that champions agroecology and the use of indigenous seeds in crop farming.
Africa, with a third a third of world’ arable land, seeks answers to food insecurity in quality fertiliser and soil health
Larry Umunna, executive director of CIFSH, focused on revitalising institutions and building local ownership. “Our coalition is focused on reviving the African centre for fertiliser development and promoting the Africa fertiliser and soil health action plan at both country and regional levels.
Muranga’a County sets pace for Africa as pioneer in sustainable farming after adopting agro-ecology policy and law
With supportive policies, strong partnerships, and growing global recognition, the county is demonstrating that environmentally friendly farming can deliver better harvests, higher incomes, and a healthier future for its people.
‘Kenya turns to home-grown scientific research that’s rooted in local realities but universally competitive’
Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak commended the strategic partnership between the National Research Fund, Egerton University, and the Nakuru County government among other partners as an exceptional demonstration yielding tangible results for our nation.
