Farm Input Promotions Africa LTD (FIPS-Africa)

Project Title

Support to Climate-Smart Agriculture / Soil Management

Project Location

STRAK: All wards in Makueni, Kaiti and Kibwezi West sub counties; Kima Kiu/Kalanzoni and Kasikeu in Kilome sub county; Thange, Masongaleni and Ivingoni/Nzambani wards in Kibwezi East 

SMAPIP III & Kenya Agri-Booster: Mbitini, Nguu masumba, Emali Mulala, Nguumo, Kithungo/Kitundu, Kako/waia, Kisau/Kiteta, Wote/Nziu, Kathonzweni and Mavindini wards, Climate Resilient Livelihoods, Muvau/Kikumini, Kathonzweni, Mbitini, Ukia and Kasikeu

Project Duration

Start Date: 2025
End Date: 2030

Project Key Activities

  • Extension support through Village-Based Advisors (VBAs)
  • Market linkage to farmers
  • Tillage demonstrations
  • Climate-smart agriculture promotion
  • Soil management training

Project Key Outputs

  • Extension support provided through VBAs
  • Market linkages established for farmers
  • Tillage demonstrations conducted
  • Climate-smart agriculture practices promoted

Project Achievements

  • Provided extension support to farmers through Village-Based Advisors (VBAs)
  • Created market linkages connecting farmers to buyers
  • Conducted tillage demonstrations promoting soil conservation
  • Enhanced farmer capacity on climate-smart agriculture and soil management

Project Progress

Status: Ongoing  - Extension services and demonstration activities ongoing

Project Impact Summary (Key Performance Indicators)

Farmers Reached:All sub-counties of Makueni County
Youth/Women/VMGs Engaged:Farmers including women and youth groups in target wards
Employment Created:Employment through regenerative agriculture enterprises and value chains
Value Chains Supported:
  • Regenerative agriculture value chains (cereals, cover crops, sustainable farming)
  • Crop production value chains (cereals, food crops)
  • Diversified food production value chains
  • Climate-smart agriculture value chains
  • Sustainable farming systems
Productivity/Income Change:
  • Improved extension service delivery through VBAs
  • Enhanced market access and linkages
  • Better soil management practices
  • Increased adoption of climate-smart agriculture
  • Improved farm productivity and incomes

 

Get In Touch

P.O. Box 78 – 90-300 Wote, Makueni

0800 722 715

ecmagriculture@makueni.go.ke

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Government of Makueni Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project. Soko Makueni
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