THE POWER OF TRADE LINKAGES AND NETWORKING IN FARMING

 


To be successful in farming, farmers need to establish strong business linkages and networking. In this regard, farmers reap the following benefits:

  • It helps in establishing connections and in building relationships through peer discussions and farming practices.
  • Farmers get access to valuable knowledge through sharing of farming ideas, as well as getting access to expert advice from Agricultural professionals.
  • Peer learning, obtaining ongoing encouragement, motivation and improvement of skills in modern farming practices.
  • Access to new technologies and skills in effective management of resources. Leading to improved farming techniques and enhancement in farming productivity/yields. 
  • Creation of job opportunities and access to finance.
  • Deeper understanding of marketing strategies and their executions.


Examples of Linking Farmers through Expos and Training.

KEYRIO FARM AT MACHAKOS EXPO 2025




The Expo was well attended and farmers were able to learn about modern technologies for growing Chia and Oyster Mushrooms. In addition, they also received information on both smart and circular systems of farming.


TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

Trainings and workshops are other forums that bring farmers together for learning purposes in a conducive environment for a common goal. 

Farmers share experiences in farming, challenges, interactions with new and seasoned farmers through hands-on experience and are encouraged to adopt new and better technological farming ideas for increased productivity.

 

KEYRIO FARM ENGAGED IN TRAINING/WORKSHOP SESSION FOR OYSTER MUSHROOM FARMING AT LIVINGSTONE FARM



INTERACTIVE TRAINING SESSION FOR FARMERS



PARTICIPANTS LEARNING ABOUT SUBSTRATE PREPARATION



WORKERS FILLING IN THE GROW BAGS WITH SUBSTRATE




PARTICIPANTS IN AN INDEPTH TRAINING SESSION ON BAGGING OF SUBSTRATES




TRAINERS DISPLAYING AN INNOCULATED OYSTER MUSHROOM GROW BAG




A GROUP PHOTO FOR PARTICIPANTS





BENEFITS PARTICIPANTS DERIVE FROM WORKSHOPS/TRAINING

  • Knowledge and skill development is developed through learning experiences by theory and practical demonstrations.
  • Exchange of best farming ideas and practices, encouraging new farmers to engage in farming and get support through collaborations with seasoned farmers and experts, in turn yielding to better production in crops.
  • Access to new and better farming technologies which leads to more efficient and sustainable farming practices which leads to better produce, good sales and less waste of resources.
  • Farmers are inspired to adopt new practices and overcome farming challenges due to climate change, pests, diseases and low produce, through community empowerment and collaborations with other farmers for a more resilient climate smart farming.


FEEDBACKS FROM SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS:

Felix Mutie - "The future of Africa's food is not in aid- it's in knowledge, soil, and sustainability." " I had the privilege of attending a powerful hands-on training organized by Keyrio Farm at Livingstone Farm, Kiambu Town".

Kendi Lydia  - " Thank you Team! Truly humbled and grateful. I now have confidence to start mushroom farming."

Paul Mwamba  - " Great as they said, you can always choose an area to specialize when you have mapped the process of mushroom production".

Cleophas Muhavini  -  "The training was so professionally handled. We sincerely thank all the facilitators and pray that God blesses them abundantly".





This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 862555.







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