A research company yesterday launched a new technology solution designed to help farmers in the country understand how to use Internet to maximise production as well as accessing markets. The People Daily, Kenya, 26th August 2008, More »

“We simply cannot go on as before!� is how Dr. Hans Rudolf Herren, Swiss recipient of the World Food Prize, summarizes the first global report on the agricultural situation for governments and policy makers. Dr. Herren, together with Prof. Dr. Judi Wakhungu, has presided over a worldwide network of 400 scientists who have evaluated agriculture. Organic-Market.info, 22th April 2008. More »

A Swiss expert says changes in global agricultural policy are needed to prevent famine and poverty amid fears of social unrest over rising food prices. Swissinfo.org, 15th April 2008, More »

Swiss non-governmental organisation Biovision is continuing to help farmers in Kenya, despite the challenges posed by the unrest in the country earlier this year. On a visit to Zurich, Peter Baumgartner, who runs a Biovision-financed newspaper for smallholders, said it was now even more vital to help this neglected but important part of Kenyan society Swissinfo.org, 22th March 2008. More »

Recently, the African Insect Science for Food and Health and the Biovision Foundation launched an Internet platform that will give farmers in East Africa free access to information on sustainable control of disease vectors and pests. Business Daily Correspondent Liz Ng’ang’a spoke to Biovision CEO, Andreas Schriber, regarding the $350,000 project. Bdafrica.com, 29th November 2007. More »

Mercy Kiyapyap struggled through school due to lack of fees. Today, her determination has paid off. She recently won the Women's Creativity in Rural Life Award for uplifting the living standards of the Pokot through Cabesi - camel, bee and silk - project. The Sunday Standard, 18th November 2007. More »

With assistance from various companies, as well as savings from the earnigs they receive from the sale of their leaves, the group has purchased hydro-destillation equipment and some land on which they have constructed a smart building to install it. msafiri, May 2007. More »

The long lasting insecticide treated bed nets puchased by FAWCO for the two Biovision pilot projects in Malindi and Nyabondo, Kenya offer a promise of hope. FAWCO The Forum, January 2007, More »

The idea of an event that would bring the communities under harmonious conditions. Karibu Kenya, December 2006. More »

It is Biovision’s common sense, low tech, environmentally friendly approach to malaria prevention based on self-help and education that is so appealing. These ideas compliment FAWCO’s Global Committees’ ongoing efforts in the areas of health, environment, and peace through knowledge. FAWCO The Forum, July 2006, More »

A Swiss foundation called Biovision installed a satellite receiver at the school, gave out handheld computers running Linuxbased software, and downloaded up-to-date curricula from Kenya's education ministry. Biovision says this approach is far cheaper than buying books every year. Technology Review, June 2006, More »