Agri SeedCo is a certified seed company authorized to market seed varieties developed by itself, government and other associated seed breeders in over fifteen (15) African countries. The Company is involved in the breeding, multiplication and distribution of mainly hybrid seed varieties for the following crops: maize, wheat, soybeans, sugar beans, cowpeas, sorghum, groundnuts and vegetables.
The project
Kenya Sorghum Commercialization Project (2021- 2023)
Agri SeedCo is partnering with the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) in the Kenya Sorghum Commercialization Project (Kenya-SCP) to promote the production and marketing of certified and high- yielding SC Sila and SC Smile varieties.
With support from AgriFI, Agri SeedCo is:
- Contract 25 seed growers to multiply 250MT of sorghum seed and distribute through agrodealers and farmer groups.
- Mobilisation of farmer groups and training on good agronomic practices and climate-smart agriculture.
- Establishment of 100 demo plots and organization of field days and farmer exchange visits to enhance technology transfer and adoption.
- Provide market linkages involving agro dealers, local input suppliers and output buyers.
- Implement a hub and spoke model to develop the capacity of agro dealers and link them with seed stockists close to the farmers.
IN BRIEF
Value chain |
Sorghum |
Land under Climate- Smart Agriculture |
10,000 hectares |
Smallholders reached |
20,000 |
Jobs created |
29 |
Co-applicant |
Cereal Growers Association (CGA) |
Counties |
Migori, Homabay, Kisumu, Siaya, Busia, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui and Makueni. |