Business

Kyobijja Farm in central Uganda demonstrates how agroecological practices can strengthen both livelihoods and ecosystems. By combining local knowledge, sustainable techniques and market-oriented thinking, founder Kayyan Kyomugisha has built a model that shows the potential of agroecology in practice.

Across Kenya, Plant Biodefenders is proving that farmers don’t need toxic chemicals to protect their crops. By producing and distributing locally made biopesticides and biofertilizers, the company helps smallholders fight pests naturally—improving harvests while restoring soil health and biodiversity.

After witnessing her family’s harvest fail, co-founder & CEO Maryanne Gichanga set out to make farming more predictable. Today, AgriTech Analytics equips smallholders with instant soil tests, pest-and-disease alerts, and actionable advice to farm smarter—and more resiliently—every season.

In Kenya’s arid and semi-arid landscapes, Apiculture Venture Limited is turning beekeeping into a resilient livelihood—manufacturing modern hives, training smallholders, and guaranteeing a market through its Golden Bee brand. Led by founder Pauline Otila, the enterprise now works with 10,000+ farmers while boosting pollination and biodiversity.

In Kenya’s coastal region, Goshen Farm Exporters is proving that organic farming can open doors to global markets. By training farmers in agroecological practices and exporting certified mangoes, avocados, and other fruits, the company helps smallholders earn premium prices while preserving soil health and ecosystems.

Agape Innovations dedicates all its efforts and knowledge to help every farmer to have the best experience. Its vision is that every farmer is able to practise a kind of farming that is not only bountiful but environmentally friendly and healthy in every aspect.

In Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, COMACO is transforming the way farming and conservation work together. By training thousands of smallholders in climate-smart, agroecological practices and linking them to premium markets under the It’s Wild! brand, COMACO helps restore forests and wildlife while improving rural livelihoods.

In the lush hills of western Rwanda, a quiet revolution is taking root—one that starts with a coffee bean and ends with thriving communities, restored ecosystems, and resilient livelihoods. Trapro Coffee, a local enterprise rooted in agroecology, is proving that sustainable farming is not just good for the planet—it’s good for business too. By supporting farmers to grow organically, process locally, and sell collectively, Trapro is creating value where it’s most needed: at the grassroots.