Koitaleel Samoei University College

BIOCHAR AND INSECT-COMPOSTED ORGANIC FERTILIZERS IN KENYA

A project supported by The French Embassy in Kenya through the National Research Fund (NRF) Competitive Grant Scheme

Overall Objective of the Project

To improve food productivity and income generation among smallholder farmers in Busia, Siaya and Kisumu counties through the adoption of biochar and insect-composted organic fertilizers (ICOF)

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

  • Enhanced agricultural productivity and food security
  • Stimulated Economic growth and improved livelihoods
  • Environmental sustainability and climate resilience 

Project Brief

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Project Approach

  • Adapt biochar & ICOF to biophysical & socio-economic environment of smallholder
    farmers through participatory action research
  • Build capacity of smallholder farmers, extension agents, researchers & local institutions
    in sustainable use of biochar & ICOF through excursions, hands-on trainings &
    post-graduate scholarships
  • Support evidence-based policy formula on sustainable production & utilization of
    ICOF and biochar by sharing project results with policymakers in round-table
    meetings, workshops &  scientific conferences
  • To commercialize biochar in Western Kenya, through farmers training, establishment
    of production units, development of supply chains, formation of strategic partnerships,
    and supporting ecosystem sustainability.

 

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