Kenyan farmers are achieving higher yields and profits with new technology

The grafted tomatoes are resistant to common diseases like bacterial wilt, reducing the need for pesticides and increasing productivity per plant. Farmers report better market prices for these tomatoes, which have a larger fruit size and extended harvesting cycles, boosting food security and income. Also read: Ethiopia strengthens coffee production with support for farmers Smallholders like Jonah Karanja and Mary Mwangi confirm substantial improvements since adopting the grafted varieties. Mwangi, who has harvested multiple times, notes that customers are willing to pay higher prices due to the tomatoes’ superior quality and resilience. This initiative, part of a China-International Fund for Agriculture Development project, integrates greenhouse farming with training in sustainable agriculture practices, benefiting rural livelihoods and securing supply. The project also focuses on marketing, with plans to introduce online sales ...