Programs Our Sustainable Crops Initiatives
FocusWise tackles food security through a suite of programs promoting drought-resistant crops.
Millet Power
Our program supports millet cultivation with improved seed distribution, educational workshops, and a guaranteed market through our processing facility. Millet’s drought tolerance makes it a perfect choice for vulnerable communities.
Iron Bean Boost
This program promotes high-iron bean varieties, a powerful weapon against iron deficiency. We distribute improved seeds, offer training on cultivation practices, and link farmers to the markets.
Sorghum Strength
We champion sorghum farming by providing farmers with superior seeds, comprehensive training, and a ready market for their sorghum produce through our processing plant. Sorghum’s resilience ensures food security even in challenging climates.
Improved Cassava Program
We empower farmers by distributing high-yielding, disease-resistant cassava varieties. We provide extension services and training to optimize yields, and our processing facility offers a reliable market for their harvests.
Research: Understanding Gender-Specific Constraints to Agricultural Technology in Cassava Farming in Kenya
This is an ongoing partnership between FocusWise SHG and the University of California, Berkeley on Understanding Gender-Specific Constraints to Agricultural Technology in Cassava Farming in Kenya.Study ContextIn low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), female farmers typically experience lower agricultural productivity compared to their male counterparts. Several key factors contribute to this gender disparity in the adoption […]
Farmers’ Outreach Activities
Round the year, we distribute improved cassava seeds to farming communities across Kenya and beyond. We have so far hosted 29,711 farmers for training at our demo farm since we set it up. We attend agricultural shows and field days to sensitize and educate new farmers about the benefits of improved cassava farming. We have […]