Demo Farms

Demonstration farms

Demonstration farm serves as a learning platform where farmers can observe and practice improved agricultural techniques. Under FA2T Project, the demonstration farm typically carries out the following key activities

We have established five demonstration farms and one seed bulking farm in Abossi. These sites are strategically located for easy access and safety for all farmers within Ololmasani ward. Each farm is equipped with essential resources like water and electricity, and the forages cultivated are specifically suited to the local environment. Hence better adoption!

Demo Farm Objectives & Impact

Demonstration Farm Objectives

Our mission is to unlock the potential within communities by supporting self-driven solutions and building strong, sustainable partnerships with government and stakeholders.

✅ Train farmers on land preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting and storage of fodder
✅ Introduce farmers to different fodder varieties, their nutrition value and yield
✅ Train farmers on quality and efficient fodder production to reduce reliance on (low quality) purchased feeds.
✅ Continuous training of farmers on modern dairy farming practices through hands-on learning. For example, Silage & Hay Making, breeding, manure management, record keeping, Farm Business Management, Dairy Feed Formulation using of local ingredients for affordable, balanced rations.
✅ Improve fodder production, feeding, and cow nutrition for increased milk yields.
Promote sustainable dairy farming practices, including manure management and biogas use.
✅ Strengthen solidarity groups, study groups and market linkages for cooperative milk collection and sales. (suitable markets, milk collection centres, and bulk sales)
✅ Address other constraints faced by the farmers

Expected Impact

We want to build a thriving and resilient rural community, empowered to overcome poverty and hunger through sustainable and inclusive development.

✅ Increase in milk yield per cow per day from 2L to 10L and 40lts per HH/day).

✅ Improved farmer income through better productivity and market access.

✅ Reduction in feeding costs due to improved fodder production.

✅ Stronger cooperatives and collective marketing efforts for sustainability.

✅ Enhanced knowledge, craftmanship and self-reliance of small-scale dairy farmers.

✅ Adoption of learning points, best practices, social interactions, collective action, increased confidence to make informed decisions. As well as access to experts.

Farmers Field Day celebrations in Abossi together with K2G

Demonstration of herd management padlocking for dairy cows.

Kabuson Zone Demonstration farm. Showcasing Nutrifeed and other climate smart forages for dairy cows

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One of the lead farmers in Kongasis Zone showcasing improved cow shed using locally available materials within the demonstration farm.

Super Napier and other forages in the demonstration farm

Kongasis Climate smart forages in Abossi Demo farm, Narok County, kenya

Kongasis zone Climate smart forages in Abossi Demo farm, Narok County, kenya

Cross learning visits for farmers in Abossi in the demonstration farm, guided by Dairy expert from the Netherlands, K2G Peter Hooks

Exemplary leadership from the farmers ensures the demonstration farms are meticulously managed and kept up-to-date. This is achieved through a robust follow-up system designed to track progress and ensure routine maintenance.