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Agcenture is a Kenyan agribusiness knowledge and consulting platform. We help farmers, cooperatives and agri-SMEs to pick profitable enterprises, win finance and reach better markets
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Free farming guides, agrifinance resources and practical advice for Kenyan farmers.
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Feasibility studies, business plans, financing advice and market development.
Get agribusiness advisoryAgribusiness ideas, farm loans and market linkages in Kenya
Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. Sell it. Read the guides farmers use at each step, or let us work through it with you.
Agribusiness ideas
Test demand, costs and returns before you invest. Then write a plan you can follow.
- How to start a profitable agribusiness
- Most marketable agricultural products
- Cost of rearing 100 broilers or 100 layers
- How profitable is mushroom farming?
- Dairy, goat, sheep and pig farming
- Timber trees, forestry and ornamental trees
- Bankable business plans and farm business plans
We run feasibility studies and write business plans and cash flow forecasts a lender will read.
Agrifinance and farm loans
Compare farm loans, grants and insurance before you borrow.
- Agriculture finance in Kenya
- How to get farming loans in Kenya
- Loan security that lenders accept
- Quick farming loans and loan apps
- Government agriculture financing
- Crop and livestock insurance
- More grants and lender options
We help with loans, grant writing and insurance.
Farming guides
Raise yields, feed well and cut losses on crops and livestock.
- Best fertiliser for each crop
- Seed choice: maize, beans, potatoes and kale
- Crop pests: aphids and fall armyworm
- Animal feed: homemade dairy feed, fodder crops, hay and azolla
- Livestock vaccination programme in Kenya
- Free KALRO weather forecast app
- How to make and use a crop calendar
We help with farm setup, records, tax and simple systems.
Value addition and market
Find buyers, add value and meet the rules for bigger markets.
- Value addition and maize milling
- Cereal business and storage
- How to start an agro-export business
- Horticulture crops for export
- How to export flowers
We help with buyer links, value addition and export rules (KEPHIS, HCD, GlobalG.A.P.).
Agribusiness opportunities in every Kenyan county
Tap your county on the map, or pick a zone. See what grows and sells in your area, with the guides to match.
Western
About 1.6 million farming households
- Crops
- Maize, French beans, sugar, groundnuts, sweet potato and Irish potatoes.
- Livestock and fish
- Dairy, poultry and fish.
- Rain and soil
- Two medium rainy seasons. Red soils of medium to high fertility.
BometDairy · Indigenous chicken · Irish potato · Maize
BungomaDairy · Indigenous chicken · Tomato
BusiaFish · Indigenous chicken · Groundnut
Elgeyo-MarakwetDairy · Indigenous chicken · Irish potato
Homa BayFish · Indigenous chicken · Sorghum
KakamegaDairy · Indigenous chicken · Maize
KerichoDairy · Indigenous chicken · Tomato
Irish potato, Fish, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in KerichoKisiiBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Horticulture, Beef, Fish, Sweet potato.
Ask about farming in KisiiKisumuCotton · Fish · Indigenous chicken
Horticulture, Beef, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in KisumuMigoriDairy · Indigenous chicken · Sweet potato
Horticulture, Fish, Beef, Honey.
Ask about farming in MigoriNandiDairy · Fish · Maize · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in NandiNyamiraBanana · Dairy · Indigenous vegetables
SiayaIndigenous chicken · Fish · Mango
Trans NzoiaDairy · Maize · Indigenous chicken
Horticulture, Irish potato, Rice.
Ask about farming in Trans NzoiaUasin GishuDairy · Maize · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in Uasin GishuVihigaBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Rift Valley
About 0.4 million farming households
- Crops
- Maize, wheat, sorghum, Irish potatoes and honey.
- Livestock and fish
- Goats, sheep, chicken and dairy cattle.
- Rain and soil
- One season of moderate rain. Mixed shallow and deep soils.
BaringoDairy · Honey · Meat goat
NakuruDairy · Fish · Pyrethrum
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef, Maize, Rice.
Ask about farming in NakuruNarokBeef · Dairy · Maize
Central Highlands
About 1 million farming households
- Crops
- Coffee, tea, Irish potatoes, French beans, bananas and tomatoes.
- Livestock and fish
- Dairy cattle and poultry.
- Rain and soil
- Two seasons of high rain. Deep, very fertile red soils.
Nairobi, your nearest big market, is not coloured on the strategy’s map.
KiambuBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef.
Ask about farming in KiambuKirinyagaBanana · Dairy · Rice
MeruDairy · Indigenous chicken · Sorghum
Irish potato, Horticulture, Maize.
Ask about farming in MeruMurang’aDairy · French beans · Mango
Horticulture, Banana, Snow peas.
Ask about farming in Murang’aNairobiBroilers · Dairy · Kale
NyandaruaDairy · Fish · Irish potato
NyeriDairy · Irish potato · Indigenous chicken
Tharaka-NithiBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Semi-Arid Uplands
About 0.5 million farming households
- Crops
- Dryland crops such as sorghum and peas.
- Livestock and fish
- Beef cattle.
- Rain and soil
- One season of low rain. Acidic soils of low to medium fertility.
EmbuBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef.
Ask about farming in EmbuKajiadoBeef · Dairy · Tomato
KituiIndigenous chicken · Sorghum · Green grams
Horticulture, Cowpeas.
Ask about farming in KituiMachakosDairy · Indigenous chicken · Mango
Horticulture, Green grams, Cowpeas, Honey.
Ask about farming in MachakosMakueniIndigenous chicken · Mango · Green grams
Horticulture, Cowpeas, Honey.
Ask about farming in MakueniTana RiverBeef · Fish · Mango
Coast
About 0.3 million farming households
- Crops
- Maize, sorghum, millet, cashews and mangoes.
- Livestock and fish
- Poultry, plus sea fish, crabs, prawns and shellfish.
- Rain and soil
- Two seasons of moderate rain. A mix of sandy and fertile soils.
KilifiAfrican bird’s eye chilli · Cassava · Indigenous chicken
- African bird’s eye chilli
- Cassava
- Indigenous chicken
KwaleAfrican bird’s eye chilli · Indigenous chicken · Passion fruit
- African bird’s eye chilli
- Indigenous chicken
- Passion fruit
Fish.
Ask about farming in KwaleLamuCashew nut · Fish · Indigenous chicken
- Cashew nut
- Fish
- Indigenous chicken
MombasaFish · Indigenous chicken · Indigenous vegetables
Horticulture, Rice, Palm oil.
Ask about farming in MombasaNorthern ASALs
About 0.4 million farming households
- Crops
- Mostly pastoralism, with some maize on raised plateaus.
- Livestock and fish
- Camels, goats and sheep.
- Rain and soil
- One season of rain at best. Sandy, salty, low-fertility soils.
ManderaCamel milk · Meat goat · Tomato
MarsabitCamel milk · Kale · Meat goat
Horticulture, Beef, Fish.
Ask about farming in MarsabitTurkanaFish · Meat goat · Sorghum
Beef, Maize, Irish potato, Rice.
Ask about farming in TurkanaWajirCamel milk · Tomato · Watermelon
Central ASALs
About 0.3 million farming households
- Crops
- Mostly pastoralism, with some maize on raised plateaus.
- Livestock and fish
- Beef cattle, goats and sheep.
- Rain and soil
- One season of rain at best. Salty, low-fertility soils.
GarissaCamel milk · Beef · Tomato
IsioloBeef · Camel milk · Tomato
LaikipiaDairy · Maize · Sheep and goats
Irish potato, Horticulture, Poultry.
Ask about farming in LaikipiaSamburuBeef · Honey · Maize
Taita TavetaBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
West PokotHoney · Indigenous chicken · Meat goat
Zones, household numbers and crops: Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS) 2019 to 2029, section 2.4, with counties placed from the strategy’s map (Exhibit 11). County priorities: the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) and ASTGS, as compiled in our guide to the most marketable agricultural products in Kenya.
How we help you plan, fund and grow your agribusiness
Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. Read the guides farmers use at each step, or let us work through it with you.
Plan
Test demand, costs and returns before you invest. Then write a plan you can follow.
- Cost of rearing 100 broilers or 100 layers
- How profitable is mushroom farming?
- Dairy, goat, sheep and pig farming
- Timber trees, forestry and ornamental trees
- Bankable business plans and farm business plans
- How to make and use a crop calendar
We run feasibility studies and write business plans and cash flow forecasts a lender will read.
Fund
Compare agricultural loans in Kenya, grants and insurance before you borrow.
- How to get farming loans in Kenya
- Loan security that lenders accept
- Quick farming loans and loan apps
- Grants, insurance and AFC, KCB and Equity options
We help with loans, grant writing and insurance.
Grow and market
Raise yields, add value and link up with buyers at home and abroad.
- Produce more
- Best fertiliser for each crop
- Seed choice: maize, beans, potatoes and kale
- Live fence plants and azolla feed
- Sell for more
- Value addition and maize milling
- Cereal business and storage
- Export: agro-export business, horticulture and flowers
We help with records, tax, value addition, buyer links and export rules (KEPHIS, HCD, GlobalG.A.P.).
Agribusiness opportunities in every Kenyan county
Tap your county on the map, or pick a zone. See what grows and sells in your area, with the guides to match.
Western
About 1.6 million farming households
- Crops
- Maize, French beans, sugar, groundnuts, sweet potato and Irish potatoes.
- Livestock and fish
- Dairy, poultry and fish.
- Rain and soil
- Two medium rainy seasons. Red soils of medium to high fertility.
BometDairy · Indigenous chicken · Irish potato · Maize
BungomaDairy · Indigenous chicken · Tomato
BusiaFish · Indigenous chicken · Groundnut
Elgeyo-MarakwetDairy · Indigenous chicken · Irish potato
Homa BayFish · Indigenous chicken · Sorghum
KakamegaDairy · Indigenous chicken · Maize
KerichoDairy · Indigenous chicken · Tomato
Irish potato, Fish, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in KerichoKisiiBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Horticulture, Beef, Fish, Sweet potato.
Ask about farming in KisiiKisumuCotton · Fish · Indigenous chicken
Horticulture, Beef, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in KisumuMigoriDairy · Indigenous chicken · Sweet potato
Horticulture, Fish, Beef, Honey.
Ask about farming in MigoriNandiDairy · Fish · Maize · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in NandiNyamiraBanana · Dairy · Indigenous vegetables
SiayaIndigenous chicken · Fish · Mango
Trans NzoiaDairy · Maize · Indigenous chicken
Horticulture, Irish potato, Rice.
Ask about farming in Trans NzoiaUasin GishuDairy · Maize · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Passion fruit.
Ask about farming in Uasin GishuVihigaBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Rift Valley
About 0.4 million farming households
- Crops
- Maize, wheat, sorghum, Irish potatoes and honey.
- Livestock and fish
- Goats, sheep, chicken and dairy cattle.
- Rain and soil
- One season of moderate rain. Mixed shallow and deep soils.
BaringoDairy · Honey · Meat goat
NakuruDairy · Fish · Pyrethrum
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef, Maize, Rice.
Ask about farming in NakuruNarokBeef · Dairy · Maize
Central Highlands
About 1 million farming households
- Crops
- Coffee, tea, Irish potatoes, French beans, bananas and tomatoes.
- Livestock and fish
- Dairy cattle and poultry.
- Rain and soil
- Two seasons of high rain. Deep, very fertile red soils.
Nairobi, your nearest big market, is not coloured on the strategy’s map.
KiambuBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef.
Ask about farming in KiambuKirinyagaBanana · Dairy · Rice
MeruDairy · Indigenous chicken · Sorghum
Irish potato, Horticulture, Maize.
Ask about farming in MeruMurang’aDairy · French beans · Mango
Horticulture, Banana, Snow peas.
Ask about farming in Murang’aNairobiBroilers · Dairy · Kale
NyandaruaDairy · Fish · Irish potato
NyeriDairy · Irish potato · Indigenous chicken
Tharaka-NithiBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Semi-Arid Uplands
About 0.5 million farming households
- Crops
- Dryland crops such as sorghum and peas.
- Livestock and fish
- Beef cattle.
- Rain and soil
- One season of low rain. Acidic soils of low to medium fertility.
EmbuBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
Irish potato, Horticulture, Beef.
Ask about farming in EmbuKajiadoBeef · Dairy · Tomato
KituiIndigenous chicken · Sorghum · Green grams
Horticulture, Cowpeas.
Ask about farming in KituiMachakosDairy · Indigenous chicken · Mango
Horticulture, Green grams, Cowpeas, Honey.
Ask about farming in MachakosMakueniIndigenous chicken · Mango · Green grams
Horticulture, Cowpeas, Honey.
Ask about farming in MakueniTana RiverBeef · Fish · Mango
Coast
About 0.3 million farming households
- Crops
- Maize, sorghum, millet, cashews and mangoes.
- Livestock and fish
- Poultry, plus sea fish, crabs, prawns and shellfish.
- Rain and soil
- Two seasons of moderate rain. A mix of sandy and fertile soils.
KilifiAfrican bird’s eye chilli · Cassava · Indigenous chicken
- African bird’s eye chilli
- Cassava
- Indigenous chicken
KwaleAfrican bird’s eye chilli · Indigenous chicken · Passion fruit
- African bird’s eye chilli
- Indigenous chicken
- Passion fruit
Fish.
Ask about farming in KwaleLamuCashew nut · Fish · Indigenous chicken
- Cashew nut
- Fish
- Indigenous chicken
MombasaFish · Indigenous chicken · Indigenous vegetables
Horticulture, Rice, Palm oil.
Ask about farming in MombasaNorthern ASALs
About 0.4 million farming households
- Crops
- Mostly pastoralism, with some maize on raised plateaus.
- Livestock and fish
- Camels, goats and sheep.
- Rain and soil
- One season of rain at best. Sandy, salty, low-fertility soils.
ManderaCamel milk · Meat goat · Tomato
MarsabitCamel milk · Kale · Meat goat
Horticulture, Beef, Fish.
Ask about farming in MarsabitTurkanaFish · Meat goat · Sorghum
Beef, Maize, Irish potato, Rice.
Ask about farming in TurkanaWajirCamel milk · Tomato · Watermelon
Central ASALs
About 0.3 million farming households
- Crops
- Mostly pastoralism, with some maize on raised plateaus.
- Livestock and fish
- Beef cattle, goats and sheep.
- Rain and soil
- One season of rain at best. Salty, low-fertility soils.
GarissaCamel milk · Beef · Tomato
IsioloBeef · Camel milk · Tomato
LaikipiaDairy · Maize · Sheep and goats
Irish potato, Horticulture, Poultry.
Ask about farming in LaikipiaSamburuBeef · Honey · Maize
Taita TavetaBanana · Dairy · Indigenous chicken
West PokotHoney · Indigenous chicken · Meat goat
Zones, household numbers and crops: Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS) 2019 to 2029, section 2.4, with counties placed from the strategy’s map (Exhibit 11). County priorities: the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) and ASTGS, as compiled in our guide to the most marketable agricultural products in Kenya.
Plan around Kenya’s two planting seasons
Exact dates vary by zone and county. Check yours before you buy seed.
Long rains
The main planting season in most regions. Prepare land and order inputs early.
Short rains
A second season in many regions. Favour crops that mature fast.
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Sell Kenyan produce to buyers abroad
Exporting starts with the right paperwork. We help you meet regulator and buyer rules before your first shipment.
- Register as an exporter with the Horticultural Crops Directorate.
- Get a KEPHIS phytosanitary certificate for each consignment.
- Prepare for GlobalG.A.P. if European buyers ask for it.
Agribusiness consulting services in Nairobi and across Kenya
In person and online. Your first consultation is a free chat about your project.
Feasibility studies and business plans
Test the idea first. Then write a plan a lender will read.
Read the guideFarm setup and management
Set up records, budgets and systems that keep costs in check.
See our servicesAdvice you can check, from people who know the numbers
- Market firstWe prove that buyers exist. Then we model the money.
- Finance trainedOur advice follows how lenders and grant makers think.
- 320+ free guidesEvery recommendation links back to a guide you can read.
- Straight talkWe never promise funding, profits or markets.
We advise clients on these rules. Agcenture is not a certifying body.
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Frequently asked questions about agribusiness in Kenya
Which agribusiness is most profitable in Kenya?
Profit depends on your location, capital, costs and market. Poultry, dairy, vegetables, mushrooms, grains and processing all offer openings. Run a feasibility study before you invest.
How can I get an agricultural loan in Kenya?
Prepare a costed business plan, show market demand and offer suitable security. Compare AFC, banks, SACCOs and microfinance lenders. Check interest, fees, repayment dates and collateral rules. Read our farming loans guide.
Where can I find practical farming guides in Kenya?
Agcenture publishes over 320 farming guides. They cover crops, livestock, costs, finance, business plans and markets. Start with our farming guides library.
Does Agcenture offer agribusiness consulting in Nairobi?
Yes. We offer in-person and online consulting in Nairobi and across Kenya. Services include feasibility studies, business plans, finance advice, market development and export help. See our consulting services.
Can Agcenture help me start an agribusiness?
Yes. We help you test ideas, write studies and business plans, explore finance and plan your farm setup. Book a free first consultation to discuss your project.
Tell us about your project
Share your enterprise, county and what you need. We reply within 24 hours. Studies, plans and proposals are quoted separately.
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- Emailinfo@agcenture.com
- LocationNairobi, Kenya
- HoursMonday to Friday, 8am to 5pm EAT
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