Tag: entrepreneurship

Kenya: Dairy value addition for increased profits

AgribusinessTV July 22, 2020 2680 No Comments

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In Kenya’s Kilifi County, Wazo Jema Youth Group was started in 2016. Initially involved in poultry farming, the group ventured into dairy value addition. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusines

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Kenya: From beekeeping and poultry to fish farming

AgribusinessTV July 20, 2020 2516 No Comments

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In Kenya, the fisheries and aquaculture sector is offering employment opportunities to youth, and contributing to national food security. In the County of Nakuru, Bee My Partner Youth Group has ventured into fish farming, which is looking promising for its members. This video has been funded by the International Fund f

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Kenya: From football to dairy business

AgribusinessTV July 17, 2020 2322 No Comments

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In Nakuru County in Kenya, a group of youths formed a football club, which was later converted into a youth group involved in dairy business. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBi

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Kenya: Cereals business helps feed the community

AgribusinessTV July 15, 2020 2286 No Comments

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In the Nakuru County of Kenya, Gilani Umoja Self Help Youth Group was formed in 2017. Comprised of 15 members, the Group is involved in buying and selling of cereals. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agri

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Kenya: Youth exploring the fisheries value chain

AgribusinessTV July 15, 2020 2393 No Comments

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In Kenya, Airstrip Blessing Youth Group is involved in fisheries, which is improving the livelihoods of its young members. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBiz) project. Mainly

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Kenya: Value addition to improve profits in dairy farming

AgribusinessTV July 15, 2020 3158 1 Comment

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In Kenya, 16% of milk undergoes home or artisanal processing. In the County of Kilifi, Umoja Youth Group manufactures yoghurt and fermented milk, popularly known as Mala. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through

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Kenya: Empowering women in the fisheries sector

AgribusinessTV July 15, 2020 2223 No Comments

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Kenya is the 4th major producer of aquaculture in Africa. In the County of Kilifi, the Mayungu High Vision Women’s Youth Group is involved in the fisheries business to address the market demand for fish. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the

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Kenya: Ready market for youth in the cereal business

AgribusinessTV July 13, 2020 1884 No Comments

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In Nakuru County in Kenya, Eagle Sight Youth Group ventured into maize and bean farming with a capital of KES 30,000. This activity is supplying food to the locality and creating jobs for youths. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Econ

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Burkina Faso: The pyramid for soilless culture takes off

AgribusinessTV February 4, 2020 2713 No Comments

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One year after its official launch, Kevin DOAMBA’s pyramid for soilless culture has improved and is proving to be successful with populations. Kevin has been solicited by several people who want to acquire his structure for soilless culture of crops. Those who have tested the product, especially women, affirm tha

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Gardens of survival

AgribusinessTV December 3, 2019 3243 No Comments

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After an injury, Mamouna Ouedraogo had to have her left foot amputated. Her husband abandoned her and her three children, and she found herself completely dependent on her parents. Due to inactivity, she was having bad thoughts all day long, and life was not easy. One day, she got in touch with CBM agents andRead More