Farmers Shine During Field Day Events as FFS Promotes Smart Agriculture
September 2025, Kericho County — Farmers Field School (FFS) Project under ADS South Rift hosted vibrant field visit days.
The FFS approach emphasizes learning by doing, and the field days offered farmers a chance to display results from months of dedication and teamwork. The displays covered five diverse farming categories:
The two events held on 5th and 19th September 2025, graced by the Rt. Rev. Ernest Ngeno, Bishop of the ACK Diocese of Kericho, brought together 555 farmers eager to showcase their hard work, learning, and innovations in modern farming.
Cereals: Varieties of maize, sorghum, and millet
Roots & Tubers: Carrots, 2 varieties of Cassava, and 3 varieties of Sweet potatoes
Horticulture: Kales, Collards, and Cabbages
Indigenous vegetables: Spider plant “Saget” and Black Nightshade “Managu”
Fruit Vegetables: Tomatoes
Farmers also exhibited innovative technologies, including kitchen gardening and tray seedling systems, which enhance efficiency and maximize space for small-scale growers.
In his keynote address, Bishop Ernest Ngeno commended the farmers’ commitment and urged continued adoption of climate-smart practices. “When farmers gain knowledge and apply it smartly, the entire community prospers. Smart agriculture is the future — it ensures we produce more with less while caring for God’s creation,” he remarked.
Field days play a vital role in the FFS model by enabling farmers to exchange ideas, evaluate progress, and build confidence in applying sustainable farming technologies.
As part of the event’s environmental focus, five bamboo tree seedlings were planted. Bamboo is known for its environmental benefits — reducing soil erosion, absorbing carbon, improving soil fertility, and providing eco-friendly timber alternatives. “These trees remind us that sustainability begins with every small action we take,” shared one of the lead farmers.
Smart Agriculture — integrating technology, environmental care, and innovation — is transforming rural livelihoods. Through the Farmers Field School, farmers are gaining the knowledge and confidence to adapt to climate change and ensure food security for their communities.
The success of these field days reaffirmed that the FFS Project is not only growing crops but also cultivating resilience, knowledge, and hope for a more sustainable future.
