Crop farming in Kenya is not only a major source of food but also a source of revenue for the people. Agriculture employs around 1.3 billion smallholders and landless people throughout the world.

Nine out of ten farms in the world are managed by families, and over 80% of the world’s food is produced on family farms that are primarily reliant on family labor. Kenya is not an exceptional.

Crop farming in Kenya is the dominant economic activity for many Kenyans. Farming in Kenya is often carried out by small scale farmers but there exist large scale farmers who not only meet the local demand but also export the produce abroad.

Small-scale and family farmers have strong economic ties to the rural sector, and they play a significant role in job creation, particularly in emerging nations where agriculture continues to employ the bulk of the workforce.

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Types Of Crop Farming In Kenya

Some of the popular crop farming in Kenya include:

1 Onion Farming in Kenya (Click to read more).

2 Beans Farming in Kenya (Click to read more).

3 Potato Farming in Kenya (Click to read more).

4 Mushroom Farming in Kenya (Click to read more)

Challenges In Crop Farming

Many challenges are faced by crop farmers. Due to a lack of extension and rural advisory services, as well as restricted access to training and education, small-scale farmers frequently encounter challenges in introducing new agricultural practices and technologies.

Their capacity to engage in and influence policy discussions is frequently limited as well. Besides, poor infrastructure including storage facilities and roads has been a great threat to the success of many farmers.

Nevertheless, Kenya has managed to stay on top in terms of agriculture farming and is globally recognized as one of the most important food production nation globally. Most crops and other products from Kenya fetch good prices at the international levels.