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Establishing a half-acre model demonstration farm in Kenya | Climate Technology and Knowledge Hub
Establishing a half-acre model demonstration farm in Kenya  | Climate Technology and Knowledge Hub
Establishing a half-acre model demonstration farm in Kenya  | Climate Technology and Knowledge Hub
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Farming for the Future: Building Climate-Resilient Communities

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Regenerative 2030

  • Establish a model demonstration farm in Busia, Kenya that trains women, youth, and smallholder farmers in regenerative agriculture to restore soil health, boost food security, and build resilience to climate change.

The Model Demonstration Farm Project by CTK-Busia offers a transformative solution. On a half-acre plot in Nambale, Busia, a “living classroom” will be established to showcase regenerative farming practices, from composting and organic soil amendments to cover cropping, agroforestry, and water harvesting. This farm will serve as both a training hub and an innovation centre, bringing together smallholder farmers, women’s groups, youth, and schoolchildren to learn hands-on techniques that restore soil fertility, conserve water, and increase yields.

Through regular workshops, farmer field days, and mentorship, the project will reach at least 200 farmers annually, with 60% being women and youth. By the end of the project, at least 70% of participants are expected to adopt climate-smart practices on their own farms, leading to healthier soils, more reliable harvests, and greater food security. Beyond individual farmers, the initiative will cultivate a new generation of “farmer champions” who share knowledge with peers, ensuring that change spreads organically throughout the community.

This project is more than farming, it’s about restoring dignity, resilience, and hope. With support from WEF, CTK-Busia will equip farming families with the skills and confidence to feed their households, earn sustainable incomes, and withstand the challenges of climate change. Together, we can create a thriving model of regenerative agriculture in Western Kenya that inspires lasting transformation far beyond Busia.

Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger:  The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.

Climate Action:  Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.

Life On Land:  Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

Impacts

  • Healthier soils and ecosystems: reversing land degradation and promoting biodiversity through regenerative practices.
  • Improved household food security: stronger harvests mean reliable meals and reduced hunger for farming families.
  • Women and youth empowerment: equipping marginalised groups with hands-on skills for farming and income generation.
  • Community resilience: reducing vulnerability to droughts, floods, and climate shocks through sustainable farming systems.
  • Scalable change: creating a replicable model that can inspire wider adoption across Western Kenya and inform policy dialogue.

Outcomes

· 200+ farmers trained annually, 60% of them women and youth.

· Increased adoption of sustainable farming practices by 70%.

· Improved food production and income for local households.

· 1 easy-to-use farmer guides developed in local language and disseminated.

· Strengthened community knowledge on climate-smart agriculture.

· A replicable and scalable model for other communities in Western Kenya.

· 20 farmer champions trained to support peer learning.

· 10 monthly hands-on training for farmers hosted.

Background

In Busia County, Western Kenya, smallholder farmers, especially women and youth, form the backbone of local food systems. However, many have small land holdings, with 70% owning less than 7 acres and relying on the same overworked, small parcels of land year after year to grow food for household consumption and limited income generation, often using artificial fertilisers that degrade soil health over time. The reliance on small pieces of land for farming is compounded by limited land for agroforestry practices, which are influenced by land size. This has led to declining soil fertility, reduced crop yields, and increased vulnerability to climate shocks – as nutrients deplete, crop yields decline, and food security and livelihoods are at risk. Declining soil fertility and extreme climate events like droughts and floods contribute to low productivity. Overall, food insecurity is a significant issue, with 54% of households facing food insufficiency. CTK-Busia has observed that most of these farmers, especially women and youth, lack access to practical skills and knowledge on sustainable agricultural methods that can regenerate their farms and secure their food and income. This knowledge gap, if left unaddressed, threatens not only food security but also environmental sustainability and livelihoods. CTK-Busia believes that education through demonstration is key to transforming this reality.

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