Israeli Ambassador Gideon Behar has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Kenyan farmers through technology transfer and climate-smart solutions aimed at boosting productivity and food security. Speaking at a training facility in Nakuru, set up in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders-Israel (EWB-I) and the County Government, Behar highlighted innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and smart irrigation systems for modern farming.
The facility trains farmers, youth, and women groups to produce high-protein animal feeds using Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSF), duckweed, Azolla, and Spirulina locally available alternatives that reduce feed costs and improve livestock profitability.
Nakuru County Agriculture CECM Leonard Bor explained that protein accounts for up to 70% of feed costs. The initiative aims to increase household incomes, promote sustainable soil management, and integrate Spirulina into school feeding programs to combat malnutrition.
EWB-I’s Michal Dolev Hashimhony stressed that BSF farming and the use of frass as organic fertilizer provide environmentally friendly solutions while reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Duckweed and Azolla, fast-growing aquatic plants rich in protein and essential nutrients, were also highlighted as cost-effective feed alternatives suitable for poultry, fish, pigs, and cattle.
The partnership is expected to empower smallholder farmers, create local employment, and position Kenya as an agribusiness hub in Africa, supporting resilience against climate change and improving sustainable food production from farm to market.
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