Agriculture is a vital source of livelihood for millions of Kenyans and significantly contributes to the country’s overall economic output. However, many rural farmers lack access to quality agricultural training, hindering their ability to improve yields and increase their income. Without better opportunities, these farmers remain trapped in a cycle of low yields and low returns.
The Opportunity
The majority of people living in communities adjacent to Lewa are small-scale farmers. In line with Lewa’s core tenet that empowering communities is the most sustainable path to conservation, we currently work with 5,000+ farmers to improve their agricultural productivity by introducing innovative, climate-smart methodologies, such as organic farming, drip water irrigation, water harvesting, certified drought- and disease-resistant seeds and organic fertilisers.
We provide farmers and selected schools with the tools, information, skills and market linkages to successfully secure their production without harming the ecosystem. Through this programme, Lewa:
- Shares techniques that preserve soil quality to prevent land degradation
- Provides hands-on training on crop diversification, water harvesting, irrigation methods, and crop monitoring
- Facilitates the formation of farming support groups, helping farmers learn from each other, and share in best practices
| Our Impact |
2,125
farmers were trained on modern farming techniques
14
new partnerships were established, providing farmers with inputs, training, knowledge-sharing, and market connections, amplifying Lewa’s impact.
1,214
farmers enrolled for agricultural training, showcasing Lewa’s effectiveness in engaging local farmers to drive agricultural initiative