OPINION: "Unsurprisingly, farming in Kenya is very different to UK systems, but despite this, there is still innovation, drive and the desire to succeed"

Farmers Guardian livestock specialist, Katie Fallon, attended the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, last year; where she gained an insight into the country's agricultural industry

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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Farmers Guardian livestock specialist, Katie Fallon, attended the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, in October 2025 (picture credit: Craig Stephen).
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Farmers Guardian livestock specialist, Katie Fallon, attended the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, in October 2025 (picture credit: Craig Stephen).

Attending the IFAJ World Congress 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, was a truly unforgettable experience. It was a trip full of firsts for me. My first long haul flight, my first time in Africa and my first...

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