Learning resources
Grow what you know
A free, practical library for Kenyan farmers and growers: soils, water, pests, crops, animals, people, infrastructure, licences and opportunities. Written from what works on our farms.
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Topic 1
Soils and soil health systems
Understand, test and build healthy soil: structure, organic matter, pH, composting and vermiculture.
- Soil testing and pH
- Vermiculture and castings
- Cover crops and mulching
Topic 2
Water supply and plant nutrition
Getting water and nutrients to plants efficiently: sources, storage, irrigation and fertility.
- Rainwater harvesting
- Drip irrigation
- Organic fertilisers
Topic 3
Diseases and pest control
Identify problems early and manage them with integrated, biological and safe chemical controls.
- Pest identification
- Integrated pest management
- Livestock diseases
Topic 4
Location, weather and nutrient availability
How altitude, rainfall, temperature and seasons shape what grows where, and when.
- Agro-ecological zones
- Planting calendars by region
- Microclimates
Topic 5
Plant guides
Crop-by-crop guides from seed to harvest, with milestones, spacing, feeding and common problems.
- Leafy greens
- Tea and infusion herbs
- [Crop]
Topic 6
Animal guides
Housing, feeding, breeding and health for the animals most kept on Kenyan farms.
- Kienyeji chicken
- Dairy cattle
- Feed formulation
Topic 7
Employment at Kenyan farms
Hiring, paying and looking after farm workers fairly and within the law.
- Contracts and casual labour
- Wages and statutory deductions
- Health and safety
Topic 8
Infrastructure and keystone resources
The structures and systems a productive farm is built on.
- Greenhouses and shade nets
- Animal housing
- Water tanks and boreholes
Topic 9
Certifications and licences
The permits, registrations and certifications farms and food businesses may need.
- Business registration
- Organic certification
- County permits
Topic 10
Opportunities
Jobs, accelerators, grants and trainings for farmers and people working in agriculture, checked by our team.
- Jobs
- Accelerators
- Grants and trainings
Opportunities
Jobs, accelerators and trainings
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