Empowering Small-Holder Farmers Through High-Value Cropping
Project Snapshot
Ask Amount
KES 730,000
Project Stage
PilotLaunch Date
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Project Manager
Benard Muchiri
Project Partners Inc
1. Horizon Business Ventures- A social enterprise that manufactures and sells essential oils.
Project Summary
This project transitions smallholder farmers to high-value crops like Rosemary and Lippia. It addresses climate change and poverty by replacing failing maize crops with drought-resistant, profitable alternatives.
Intervention Areas
Target Population
Problem Statement
Traditional crops like maize frequently fail due to drought, leading to poverty and deforestation. Farmers lack access to quality seedlings and knowledge of high-value crop farming.
Proposed Solution
Promote farming of essential oil crops and establish greenhouses for seedling propagation. Train farmers in agronomy and connect them to value-addition markets.
Expected Impact
Significant increase in farmer incomes (up to 5x maize earnings). Restoration of soil health and biodiversity. Enhanced resilience to climate change through drought-tolerant cropping.
Sustainability Plan
Income from the sale of seedlings and agricultural produce sustains the project. Developing robust value chains for essential oils ensures a permanent, profitable market for farmers.
Budget Breakdown
| Title | Amount (KES) | Notes |
|---|