Creating Shared Value for Maize Smallholders, Kenya

This four-year project to increase food security, improve nutrition and drive climate resilience in Kenyan farming communities was launched in March 2022, in collaboration with Solidaridad and the Louis Dreyfus Foundation.

It aims to increase sustainable maize production, build farmer resilience to changing climate conditions, and promote gender and social inclusion in the value chain.

Our Impact

Beneficiaries in 2022: 48 lead farmers and 7 government agricultural officers trained, who will share their knowledge with other farmers. 1,561 more farmers trained on land preparation, soil structure, defense against weeds, use of cover crops and mulching, certified seeds, crop nutrition and fertility, use of organic manure, and pest and disease management.

Community leaders: 12 men and women recruited and trained on gender and social inclusion, business skills and upscaling their businesses, nutrition and healthy diets.

Demonstration plots: 5, used for training & practical demonstrations.