Farmer Resources
Downloadable
Resources
Access guides, manuals, and materials to enhance your farming knowledge and skills.
Good Agricultural Practices Guide
Comprehensive guide covering soil preparation, planting, fertilizer application, pest management, and harvesting techniques.
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Integrated Pest Management
Learn to identify common pests and diseases, and implement sustainable control measures for your crops.
Soil Fertility Management
Guide to soil testing, interpretation of results, and recommendations for fertilizer application.
Post-Harvest Handling Manual
Best practices for drying, storage, and handling to minimize losses and maintain quality.
Grain Grading Standards
Understanding quality grades, moisture requirements, and market specifications for different crops.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Adapting farming practices to climate change while maintaining productivity and sustainability.
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Farm Record Keeping Guide
Templates and guidelines for maintaining production, financial, and inventory records.
Financial Literacy Course
Learn about savings, budgeting, credit management, and financial planning for farmers.
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Credit Application Guide
Step-by-step guide to preparing loan applications and understanding credit terms.
Cooperative Principles Handbook
Understanding cooperative values, governance structures, and member rights and responsibilities.
By-Laws Summary
Simplified summary of our organizational by-laws and governance framework.
Member Benefits Guide
Complete overview of services, benefits, and how to maximize your membership.
Training
Videos
Watch instructional videos on various farming techniques and practices.
Proper Seed Selection & Treatment
Learn how to select quality seeds and treat them before planting.
Correct Fertilizer Application
Demonstration of proper fertilizer placement and timing for maximum efficiency.
Maize Harvesting & Drying
Best practices for timely harvesting and proper drying to prevent aflatoxin.
External
Resources
Links to government agencies, research institutions, and other useful organizations.
Government Agencies
Ministry of Agriculture
National agricultural policies, programs, and services
KEPHIS
Seed certification and plant health services
National Cereals Board (NCPB)
Grain marketing and strategic reserves
Kakamega County Government
County agricultural services and programs
Research Institutions
KALRO
Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization
CIMMYT
International maize and wheat improvement center
ICRISAT
Research on dryland crops
Financial Institutions
Kenya Commercial Bank
Agricultural loan products
Equity Bank
Farmer financing solutions
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Government agricultural lending
Technology & Information
Eagmark Agri-Hub
Agricultural digital tools and online learning
DigiFarm
Digital agricultural services platform
Kenya Met Department
Weather forecasts and climate information
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