In 2009 - 2010, Kenya Highland Seed (KHS) partnered a pilot programme with the Kenya Horticultural Development Programme (KHDP), funded jointly by USAid and KHS. The project centred around the setting up of 17 demonstration fields which were to be managed by individual farmers, with hybrid seeds given by KHS who would also provide full backing and support, including training by experienced agronomists. The project was deemed to be a runaway success with well over 750 farmers attending the various 'Field Days'.
Now, two years on and still running the 17 pilot sites, KHS want to take the initiative further with the ''Field of Dreams'' project........read more....