FreshCrop
Technology Driven Agriculture
Premium, disease-free certified potato seeds, engineered for exceptional yields and quality in Kenyan soil.
About FreshCrop
FreshCrop is actively working to reimagine the potato value chain in Kenya and beyond. Our mission starts at building a comprehensive ecosystem that transforms how potatoes are cultivated, distributed, and consumed across the region.
Our Comprehensive Approach
We combine cutting edge science, technology, and on the ground expertise to deliver unparalleled results.
Advanced Seed Production
Our journey begins with sourcing state of the art tissue culture which go on to develop premium, disease-free potato seeds. Through meticulous processes, we ensure that every seed carries the genetic potential for exceptional yields, superior quality, and enhanced resistance to common agricultural challenges. Our certified seed program represents the gold standard in Kenyan agriculture, providing farmers with the foundation they need for successful harvests.
Empowering Kenya's Agricultural WorkForce
We believe that knowledge is the most powerful tool in agriculture. Our comprehensive farmer education and empowerment programs go beyond basic training, offering in-depth workshops, hands on demonstrations, and ongoing mentorship. We work directly with farming communities to share best practices, introduce innovative techniques, and build the skills necessary for sustainable agricultural success. From aspects such as soil management to harvest optimization, we ensure our partner farmers are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge they can impact on their farms and the crops they tend.
Climate Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
Recognizing the urgent need to address climate change while maintaining agricultural productivity, FreshCrop champions climate smart farming practices. We implement water-conservation systems, promote soil conservation techniques, and introduce crop rotation strategies that enhance both environmental sustainability and farm profitability. Our farms regularly have crops on rotation including oats, barley and canola. Additionally, we ensure that we, and our community by extension, give back to the environment that feeds us. It is an intentional yet strategic approach ensures that today's agricultural practices support tomorrow's food security.
Technology Driven Agriculture
Our commitment to agricultural excellence is powered by appropriate agrotechnology solutions tailored to the African context. Our FreshCrop Farmer Portal allows farmers to make orders for certified seeds and manage their farms through the seasons. This technology enhances seed access and efficiency without overwhelming the farmer. In addition, we offer soil sampling for our farmers at an affordable rate, allowing them to understand their farm’s soil health before sowing crops. Our technological solutions are practical, affordable, and effective for local farmers and their different growing conditions.
Our Expert Team Across Kenya
Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our highly skilled team distributed throughout Kenya. Our professionals bring together decades of combined experience in agronomy, technology, sustainable farming practices, and rural development. From our greenhouse team developing next-generation seeds to our agronomy team who keep a strict eye on our crops and even our field extension officers working directly with farmers, every team member is committed to our collective vision of agricultural transformation.
Our natioal presence ensures that we understand the unique challenges and opportunities in different parts of Kenya, allowing us to provide localized solutions while maintaining our high standards of quality and service.
Our Impact Vision
Through our integrated approach, FreshCrop is creating lasting change in Kenya’s potato sector. We’re growing more than potatoes. We’re cultivating prosperity for farming communities, contributing to food security, and building a more sustainable agricultural future for generations to come.
Our work directly supports Kenya’s agricultural development goals while creating economic opportunities that keep farming families thriving in their communities. Every certified seed we produce, every farmer we train, and every sustainable practice we implement contributes to a stronger, more resilient agricultural sector.