The United Nations Development Program and the East Africa Community have joined forces to “boost food production, pursuit and income opportunities for farmers by advancing cultivation value bondage in East Africa.” Sorghum, soy and dairy are of particular focus. Infrastructure challenges increases commodity prices. http://www.africanews.it/english/undp-and-eac-launch-initiative-to-boost-food-production-opportunities-in-agriculture-value-chains/
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UNDP and EAC Launch Initiative to Boost Food Production, Opportunities in Agriculture Value Chains
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First Ever National Science, Technology and Innovation Week Wows
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Kenya’s first National Science, Technology and Innovation Week exhibition featured an Antiflatoxin and Grain Prevention device that is 90% effective in preventing food spoilage in grains. Inventor Michael Makuthu used porous tubes, water, and table salt to provide ventilation and cooling in a sustainable manner and has 50 farmers already using his device. http://www.the-star.co.ke/lifestyle/128-lifestyle/75737-first-ever-national-science-technology-and-innovation-week-wows
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Postharvest Losses in Africa- Analytical Review and Synthesis : Report of Project Inception Workshop Held at Icipe Nairobi, Kenya
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The abstract for “Postharvest losses in Africa- analytical review and synthesis: report of project inception workshop held at icipe Nairobi, Kenya, 24-25.04.2012” was published by The International Development Research Centre library. The full report is available upon request. http://hdl.handle.net/10625/49139
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Effective Grain Storage for Sustainable Livelihoods of African Farmers in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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A report on the initial phases of a program on “Effective Grain Storage for Sustainable Livelihoods of African Farmers in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe” (PDF) was posted on the website PostCosecha.com. http://www.postcosecha.net/en/media/Sum_Post_Harvest_RPSA_d2.pdf
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Raila Urges Solutions to Kenya’s Food Deficit
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The Kenyan Prime Minister urged Kenya to reducing PHL as a factor in resolving the country’s food insecurity. About 17.5 percent of Kenyans suffer from food insecurity. Currently, PHL in Kenya exceeds the amount of food imports. http://www.allkenyanews.com/2012/05/raila-urges-solutions-to-kenyas-food-deficit/
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EU Development Cooperation With Kenya
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The EU development cooperation with Kenya focuses on transport infrastructure and agriculture & rural development. An example of a funded project in these areas include the Kenya Rural Development Programme, with 66.4 million Euros in funding focusing on research, knowledge acquisition, improving productivity, reducing PHL, and drought management http://www.theinformationdaily.com/2012/05/02/eu-development-cooperation-with-kenya
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Kenya will Receive 691 million U.S. Dollars for the Next Financial Year
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According to the agricultural ministry, Kenya will receive 691 million U.S. dollars for the next financial year to accelerate the country’s agricultural output. The goal is to increase capacity of farmers, enabling more domestic food production despite drought seasons, avoiding the need to import food.
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Farmers Want NCPB Depot Reopened
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Kenyan farmers are urging the government to reopen the National Cereals and Produce Board in order to aid them in minimizing PHL. The Board has been closed since 1986, and farmers have found that it has impacted their ability to store and dry properly. Poor roads have also affected their access to facilities. Additionally, the […]
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Kenya/Djibouti – 12th Update Situation on Somali Refugee Crisis 8th October
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Refugees in Djibouti and Kenya are both affected by and affecting food prices. Djibouti imports over 95% of its food and food prices are 63 percent above the nominal five-year average. This price rise puts 147,000 into poverty and affects the state of refugees receiving food aid in camps as well. http://lwfworldservice.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/kenyadjibouti-12th-update-situation-on-somali-refugee-crisis-8th-october/
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Kenya: NCPB Need Extra Sh1 Billion for for Maize Crop
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Kenya’s National Cereals and Produce Board is purchasing Sh1 billion worth of maize for strategic reserves this winter and encouraging farmers to use their storage facilities under the warehouse receipt system. Top issues leading to PHL for Kenyan farmers are poor storage facilities and commodity prices. http://allafrica.com/stories/201111021299.html
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