Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

Project Title

Validation and promotion of integrated climate-smart green gram technologies for improved livelihoods in Kenya

Activity

Farmer participatory variety and technology selection

Date

February 4th 2021

Site

Kyua location, Katangi Ward, Yatta sub-county, Machakos County

Farmer groups

New Mwangaza Digital and Muuo wa kwa Kisai

Objectives

The Faculty of Agriculture through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology (DFSNT) and the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection (PSCP) in conjunction with Purdue University and support from Rockefeller Foundation conducted a training on key requirements for value addition of mangoes and other fruits and vegetables.