| Introduction |
This initiative introduces climate-smart hybrid solar dryers to smallholder farmers in Kenya as a sustainable solution to post-harvest losses. By combining education, technology deployment, and market linkage, the project empowers farmers—especially women—with tools to preserve food more efficiently, reduce waste, and increase incomes. |
| Country |
Kenya
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| Start date |
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| Status |
Ongoing |
| Objective / Goal |
Empower smallholder farmers with innovative, climate-smart solar drying technology to reduce post-harvest losses, improve food security, and boost incomes through access to value-added dehydrated food markets.
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| Beneficiaries |
Primarily smallholder farmers, with a strong focus on empowering women involved in agriculture and food processing.
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| Activities |
- Training farmers on the benefits and usage of all-weather hybrid solar dryers
- Installing efficient dehydration systems for year-round food preservation
- Providing continuous technical support to maximize dryer efficiency
- Linking farmers to market opportunities by off-taking and adding value to dried products
- Promoting sustainable farming and post-harvest management practices
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| Impact |
- Reduces dependence on traditional, carbon-intensive drying methods
- Supports climate adaptation through reliable technology in all weather conditions
- Cuts post-harvest losses, improves food quality, and increases yields
- Opens new revenue streams through value-added products and market access
- Strengthens community resilience and promotes gender equity
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| More on this topic |
Website
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| Tags |
food loss
science and innovation
science-based approach
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