Kibmist Enterprises, in collaboration with GIZ and the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF), conducted a comprehensive 3-day training programme for 120 smallholder farmers across 5 sub-counties in Homa Bay County.
The training covered key topics including:
- •Introduction to vermicomposting and vermiliquid production
- •Foliar and root-zone application techniques for organic fertilizers
- •Climate-smart soil management practices
- •Record keeping and farm business planning
- •Post-harvest handling and storage
Participants were grouped into farmer clusters of 25-30, enabling personalized instruction and peer-to-peer learning. Each farmer received a starter pack of vermi-liquid fertilizer and a practical application guide.
Key Outcomes:
- •120 farmers trained across 5 sub-counties
- •85% of participants reported increased confidence in organic farming methods
- •30 demonstration plots established for follow-up monitoring
- •5 farmer groups formed for collective input purchasing
