Laikipia
Digital Services for Agricultural Research
Financial Inclusion
“Our improved financial situation has allowed us to invest in our children's education. Our eldest child has completed their studies and has become a teacher, this was only possible through the essential knowledge and skills related to modern farming practices, marketing, and financial management that we received in the training.” Rhoda Makena And John Rukaria
Laop
Jane Njeri
Jane's forward-thinking approach extended to weather forecasting through the LAOP platform. Armed with crucial weather information, she could strategically plan her planting seasons and anticipate droughts. This foresight allowed her to optimize her crop cultivation, ensuring a bountiful harvest while minimizing losses.
Leaning & Knowledge
Jane Kabukuru
The impact of Jane's digital skills resonated strongly within her family. Jane played a pivotal role in empowering her children. Her daughter secured a job with Jane's assistance, while her son engaged in extra training on the ACWICT S4E platform... Jane became a catalyst for youth employment and advancement in her own household.
Market Access
“Digital farming has not only improved our farming practices but also opened new opportunities for selling our produce. Using platforms like Facebook I've successfully sold chicken, onions, and spinach. The ease of selling locally has eliminated the need to actively search for buyers...” Emily Muhia
Plantix
"This innovative tool allowed me to capture images of plant leaves whenever I observed any changes, and ... send these images to the Plantix app. The app, in turn, would analyze the images to identify diseases, signs, and symptoms, and recommend suitable treatments, encompassing both organic and chemical fertilizers. This resource has been an invaluable aid in my farming journey, offering me essential guidance and support." Gregory Urere
Sustainable Agriculture
“He taught us valuable techniques for managing drought, emphasizing the importance of harvesting rainwater when it finally did rain. With the help of smartphone apps he introduced, we could easily monitor weather conditions. These apps provided weather updates for the next six days, giving us a reliable forecast.” Mariamu Nasipa