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This is a radio show about youth in agriculture. It was produced in Western Kenya in cooperation with the programme ‘Green Innovation Centres for the Agricultural and Food Sector’, a global initiative by the German Development Cooperation GIZ. For the program, the presenters met inspiring young farmers and agripreneurs as well as agricultural experts. The teams also went into the field to find out the secrets of well-run farms and agricultural businesses in Kakamega, Bungoma and Siaya County. They also answered many questions from listeners. The program adresses the challenges of youth in agriculture and gives them hands-on advice with focus on the Dairy and Sweet Potato value chain.
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Cutting-edge practical training is the key to a lucrative career in the agricultural sector.
Listen to Kamau Ngure, Senior Lecturer Bukura Agricultural College talk about the wide range of premier courses offered and a 6-month exchange program with Germany for the top students.
Continuous learning and willingness to change is key in any business. The knowledge and success stories shared on Kilimo Ajira have been an inspiration for many farmers in Western Kenya.
Timothy Siomi Kakai, Managing Director of a Dairy Cooperative, talks about the improvement of his business and how he was able to share his success with his network since he first appeared on Kilimo Ajira in September 2020.
Agribusiness Incubation
Young agripreneurs in Western Kenya struggle with inadequate access to finances, market, information and skills as well as innovative technologies.
Listen to Dr. Fredrick Ogutu, Kirdi Western Regional Centre as he shares how incubation programs can help young start-ups in the agri-food sector build strong business cases.
Agribiz Champions
Western Kenya hosts many young role-model agripreneurs. They use modern technologies and make agriculture a profitable and cool business.
Join us on West Fm this Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 8pm to 9pm as Ernest Chitechi, KCIC and Head of the 47 Champions Award Secretariat shares how the Kenyan youth can contribute to the improvement of the agricultural sector with their innovative ideas and knowledge.
Why should young people pursue a career in agri-food sector?
Listen to Paul Wabomba, Bungama Country Visionary Network talk about the self-organization of youth and other tools that help create meaningful jobs and an attractive income through agribusiness – especially for young people.
When extension and advisory services can’t reach the farmers physically, technical solutions are needed. Having an app on Good Agricultural Practices on your phone helps overcome information gaps.
Listen to Dr. Boniface Akuku, KALRO Alupe as he discusses the potential of ICT for modern, small-scale farmers and the practical benefits of an agricultural app.
Virtual extension services gain importance in an increasingly digitalized world and can reach many more farmers especially during the Corona-pandemic
Listen to Lynda Kebasa, Senior Agriculture Officer, Bungoma Country as she talks about virtual networks and digital innovations that help farmers with information on crops, animals, markets, etc.
We followed up on the success stories coming out of the GIZ Youth conference that was held in 2018. The program involved a youth exporting passion fruits. He has contracted over 1,300 farmers in Mt. Elgon. In studio we hosted Mr. Paul Wabomba from Bungoma County Vissionary Network a youth based organization engaged in Agribusiness.
We looked at the App that has been development by KALRO to help farmers better their farming activities while being guided by the app does increasing yields.
During this episode we looked at digital innovations that offer farmers information on crop management, livestock, market, weather as well as pests and disease control.
The Women Farmers Association of Kenya (WoFaAK) seeks to build the capacity of women farmers in Kenya to sustainably increase food and nutrition security and incomes.
Listen to Alice Ombima, Chairlady WoFaAK Kakamega as she talks about how they build confidence for women leaders and farmers and encourage women and youth in agribusiness
What are the right trees for your farm in Western, and how can you use them to improve both your soil and your income?
Listen to Antony Wabwile Ekesa, Ward Agriculture Officer, as he talks about the use of agroforestry for soil improvement, erosion-control and pest management among others.
Despite its great potential in connection with increased crop production, most farmers do not apply recommended manure management practices in their farming, leading to poor yields.
Listen to Fanice Wanjala, Crops Officer Bumula Sub-County as she talks about implications of organic manure, and learn methods of manure handling and storage in general.
Rotating in high-residue crops can reduce erosion as the layer of residue protects topsoil from being carried away by wind and water.
Listen to Lucas Were, Ward Agricultural Officer, as he talk about how conventional tillage produces a smooth surface that leaves soil vulnerable to erosion and what to do to stop it.
Knowing your soil type is very important, as it determines which plants will thrive and to choose the plants best suited to your farm.
Listen to Felix Mukhebi, Agriculture Extension Officer, Bungoma County as he talks about what to do with the type of soils you have in your farm for better yields.
Just like traditional cooperatives, platform co-ops are owned and managed by their members but operate mostly online.
Listen to Dairy Cooperative Managing Director, Timothy Siomi Kakai from Loom Products and Services discuss milk bulking and marketing.
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