Afarmers AgriTech & Leadership Center

30/07/2025

We are almost there……

Visit www.aalc.africafarmers.org

30/05/2025

🌾 FARM & EARN SMARTER IN 2025 🌾
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📍 Want to stop guessing and start farming for profit?
🧠 Join our “Farm-to-Market Mastery” virtual course – built specifically for Kenyan smallholder farmers like you.

🚜 Learn how to:
✅ Grow crops that NEVER lack market
✅ Understand your soil & select crops wisely
✅ Calculate your production costs & price for profit
✅ Avoid costly mistakes & market like a pro
✅ Get market contacts near Nairobi Metropolitan!

📆 Happens every 1st & 2nd Saturday of the month
🕘 7:30AM – 9:30AM
💻 Online (You’ll get the link after payment)

💰 Fee: KES 12,500
🌟 Early Bird (register 5+ days early): KES 8,500

🎉 Facebook/TikTok followers – ask for your loyalty discount!

🔗 To register, click here: https://forms.gle/5V1ASi2BZnAjebdT8

12/05/2025

AI for Agriculture…

Would you want to learn how to integrate data driven AI solutions to your agribusiness enterprise?

Contact us for more.

07/05/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Paul Njiru, Steve Waudo

02/05/2025

24/04/2025

We are getting ready for you…….

Are you ready???

24/04/2025

Coming soon…..

11/04/2025

🍅 Tomatoes: From Seed to Market
1. Seed Selection 🌱
The journey begins with choosing high-quality seeds — preferably hybrid or drought-resistant varieties suited for the local climate. Farmers look for seeds that promise high yield, pest resistance, and good market value.

2. Nursery Preparation 🪴
Seeds are sown in a nursery where they are protected and nurtured for 3–4 weeks. During this stage, proper watering, weeding, and shading ensure strong seedlings.

3. Transplanting to the Field 🌿
Once the seedlings are strong enough (about 15–20cm tall), they are transplanted to well-prepared, fertilized land. Drip irrigation or mulching is used for moisture conservation—especially important in dry areas.

4. Crop Management 🚜
Farmers apply smart farming practices:

Drip irrigation for water efficiency

Integrated pest management (IPM) to reduce chemical use

Staking and pruning to support growth and prevent disease

Regular fertilizer application (organic or inorganic) for better yield.

5. Harvesting 🍅
Tomatoes are harvested in phases, depending on the market demand and ripeness. This ensures freshness and minimizes losses.

6. Post-Harvest Handling 🧺
Careful sorting, grading, and packaging are done to reduce damage. Proper handling preserves quality and fetches better prices.

7. Marketing & Sales 💰
Tomatoes are sold in local markets, supermarkets or even exported. Farmers can add value by drying, juicing, or selling in branded packaging. Digital platforms and cooperative marketing help farmers reach wider markets and avoid brokers.

16/02/2024

Chief Agronomy Officer:

Vacancy Chief Agronomy Officer at Marginpar in Kenya + travel to different farm locations