FarmKenya Initiative

The FarmKenya Initiative is the agriculture-focused platform of The Standard Group PLC, designed to transform Kenya’s farming sector. It acts as a central hub for accurate and up-to-date agricultural information. FarmKenya connects farmers, agribusinesses, researchers, and government agencies to opportunities across Kenya and East Africa. It provides news, training, edutainment, and a digital marketplace that supports farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

The platform uses the Standard Group’s media reach and partners with corporates, government agencies, universities, research organizations, and international bodies, including UN agencies. FarmKenya delivers content through the Smart Harvest and Technology weekly pullout in The Saturday Standard, KTN Farmers TV, a 24-hour agribusiness station, Maisha Kilimo on Radio Maisha, and www.farmers.co.ke, which aggregates content, hosts a digital marketplace, and provides comprehensive agricultural data. It also organizes events such as Farm Connect and the Annual Farmers Mkulima Expo. Additionally, FarmKenya produces podcasts on sustainable farming, climate adaptation, GMO policies, and the role of agri-MSMEs in Africa’s economy.

FarmKenya empowers farmers by providing practical, timely, and reliable information. Its Farm Directory offers easy access to services and opportunities by category and location. By combining media, events, digital tools, and data, FarmKenya ensures that all players in agriculture can connect, collaborate, and grow. Overall, the initiative positions itself as a trusted partner and a catalyst for agricultural growth and innovation in Kenya and across East Africa.