
World Soil Day 2025
Day: 5th December, 2025
Where: KALRO Food Crops Research Centre Kabete
Role: Participatory
Theme: Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor and Manage

HIGH YIELD CASSAVA VARIETY
Revolutionizing Agriculture: High-Yield Cassava Varieties for Enhanced Productivity

dairy goats for milk
Dairy Goats: Unlocking Potential for Milk Production and Livelihood Enhancement

CAPACITY BUILDING FARMERS
Scientists conduct workshops, field days, and demonstrations for farmers and extension workers

Research @ KALRO
KALRO carries out research in various agriculture fields, including crop science, livestock and soil management.

DAIRY SAHIWAL BREED
Sahiwal Milk Production: Harnessing the Potential for Quality and Quantity

urban farming initiative
Empowering Communities: Through Urban Farming: Cultivating Sustainability and Food Security

IMPROVED INDIGENOUS CHICKEN
News Chicken breed: involves the cultivation of crops and raising of livestock within urban and peri-urban areas.

IMPROVED AVOCADO Varieties
Kenya has over 40 varieties of avocado. Hass is the main export variety and Fuerte is preferred for processing.

kalro mkulima shops
KALRO Mkulima Shops aim to support farmers by providing access to certified seeds, seedlings and advisory services as a one stop shop.

Empowering tomato farmers
In Kajiado County, tomato farming is more than just an agricultural activity; it’s a lifeline for thousands of farmers and a cornerstone of the local economy.

Crops Research
Livestock Research
Natural Resources
Knowledge Dissemination
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