Introduction
Nakuru County is endowed with fertile soils and favorable climate, making agriculture a key economic activity and source of livelihood for many residents. The County Government of Nakuru prioritizes crop production and food security to ensure sustainable agricultural development and improved household incomes.
🌱 Why Crop Production and Food Security Matter?
- 🍽️ Supports Livelihoods – Agriculture provides income and employment to a large portion of the population.
- 🌱Ensures Food Availability – Increased food crop production contributes to local and regional food security.
- 💰 Boosts the Economy – Cash crops and horticulture generate revenue through local and export markets.
- 🌍 Promotes Sustainable Farming – Modern techniques improve yields while preserving soil and water resources.
- 📈 Increases Resilience – Diversified crops and smart practices help farmers adapt to climate change.
🌾Best Features of Our Agricultural Support
Farmer education on pest control, modern practices, and climate-smart agriculture.
Access to tractors and farm inputs through cooperative societies.
Expanded irrigation to reduce reliance on rainfall.
Support for floriculture, fruit, and vegetable farming with high market value.
Informed planting decisions based on improved soil health data.
📊 Key Crop Data
📌 Arable Land Usage:
- 243,711 ha under food crop farming
- 71,416 ha under cash crop farming
🌽 Main Crops Produced:
- Maize, beans, Irish potatoes, wheat
- Fruits, vegetables, and flowers (horticulture)
🌹 Horticultural Revenue:
- Over Ksh 23 billion generated last year
🌾 Maize Production Stats (2016):
- 180,388 tons produced, valued at Ksh 2.91 billion
⚠️ Challenges in Maize Production:
- Pest outbreaks, diseases, climate risks, and value chain inefficiencies
🌟 Future Potential:
- Capacity to produce over 500,000 tons of maize with modern farming methods
Crop Production & Food Security in Action
🚜 Modern Farming in Practice
🌾 From Farm to Market
Farmers using mechanized tools and sustainable methods to boost yields 🌱✨
Harvested crops ready for sale in local and export markets 🛒 🚀
Agribusiness Development and Marketing 🚜📦
Agribusiness is a key driver of Nakuru County’s agricultural transformation, enabling farmers and producers to move beyond subsistence into profitable, market-oriented enterprises. The County is actively working to strengthen agribusiness value chains, promote agritech adoption, and expand local and international market access.
Mandate
- To support agricultural enterprises across production, value addition, and marketing, while fostering entrepreneurship, partnerships, and competitiveness in agribusiness.
- A vibrant, market-driven agricultural sector that empowers farmers and enhances food and economic security.
- To facilitate sustainable agribusiness development through innovation, capacity building, and strategic market linkages.
- Strengthen farmer groups and cooperatives for better aggregation and bargaining power.
- Promote value addition through agro-processing and packaging innovations.
- Facilitate access to domestic, regional, and international agricultural markets.
- Improve market information systems and digital platforms for farmers.
- Enhance agribusiness skills through training, incubation, and mentorship programs.
- Facilitate agribusiness financing and investment partnerships.
🌱 Why Agribusiness Development and Marketing Matter?
- 🚜 Farmers are empowered to transition into agripreneurs.
- 💼 Jobs are created across the entire agricultural value chain.
- 🧃 Value addition increases product shelf life and marketability.
- 🌐 Market access expands beyond local boundaries to regional and global levels.
- 📊 Real-time information and digital tools improve decision-making and competitiveness.
- 💰 Investment flows into rural areas, boosting local economies.
🌾Key Agribusiness Programs
Farmer education on pest control, modern practices, and climate-smart agriculture.
Access to tractors and farm inputs through cooperative societies.
Expanded irrigation to reduce reliance on rainfall.
Support for floriculture, fruit, and vegetable farming with high market value.
Informed planting decisions based on improved soil health data.
Agribusiness in Action 📸
🛍️ Value Addition & Market Readiness
🌿 Farmer Empowerment Initiatives
Empowering farmers through processing, packaging, and access to new markets.🌱✨
Training and innovation hubs driving modern, competitive agribusiness ventures. 🛒 🚀
🌱 Plant and Soil Health Management
Healthy plants and productive soils are the foundation of sustainable agriculture. Nakuru County’s Plant and Soil Health Management program is dedicated to improving soil fertility, protecting crops, and enhancing food security through science-based interventions and farmer education.
Mandate
- To protect, monitor, and improve plant and soil health to ensure optimal crop productivity, safe food production, and environmental conservation in Nakuru County.
- To be a leading provider of sustainable plant and soil health solutions for enhanced agricultural productivity and food security in Nakuru County.
- To promote the health of plants and soils through research-based practices, capacity building, and effective service delivery that supports resilient and productive farming systems.
- Enhance soil fertility through regular testing, mapping, and appropriate soil amendment recommendations.
- Improve crop health by strengthening disease and pest diagnosis, surveillance, and control.
- Promote sustainable farming practices that build long-term soil and ecosystem health.
- Increase farmer awareness and capacity on integrated soil and crop management techniques.
- Reduce crop losses through timely interventions in plant health management.
- Facilitate access to affordable and safe plant protection products and organic inputs.
🌱 Why Plant and Soil Health Management Matter?
- 🧪 Balanced soil and healthy crops ensure higher yields and better quality food.
- 🌾 Supports sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
- 🚫 Reduces dependency on harmful chemicals through integrated pest and nutrient management.
- 💧 Promotes water retention and erosion control for long-term soil sustainability.
🌾Core Services & Interventions
Helping farmers understand soil nutrient needs for targeted fertilization and productivity improvement.
Providing expert diagnosis and treatment plans for crop diseases and pests.
Combining biological, cultural, and chemical methods to manage pests responsibly.
Training on conservation farming, mulching, and cover cropping.
Encouraging the use of compost, manure, and biofertilizers to rejuvenate soils.
Monitoring crop threats and responding promptly to outbreaks.
Plant and Soil Health Management in Action 📸
Healthy Soils, Thriving Farms 🌾
Crop Protection in Action 🐛
Promoting soil fertility for better yields and sustainable agriculture.🌱✨
Safeguarding crops through science-based disease and pest control strategies.
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