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During the 2024 Kilimo Biashara
Expo, the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT)
initiative made a significant impact by participating and showcasing
technologies from the Beans, Maize, and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP)
compacts. The Kilimo Biashara Expo is an annual event organized by the Kenya
Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), aimed at promoting
and showcasing innovations, technologies, and practices in the agricultural
sector. The expo serves as a platform for farmers, researchers, policymakers,
and other stakeholders to assemble, share knowledge, and explore opportunities
for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. It typically
features exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, and networking opportunities
focused on various aspects of farming, including crop production, livestock
farming, agribusiness, and agricultural research. Through the Kilimo Biashara
Expo, KALRO aims to support the growth and development of the agricultural
sector in Kenya by fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange
among stakeholders.
TAAT was represented by the ENABLE
TAAT Compact and the TAAT Clearinghouse, which effectively engaged with
farmers, researchers, and stakeholders, providing hands-on demonstrations of
the diverse array of TAAT technologies. A noteworthy aspect of TAAT’s presence
was the inclusion of private sector partners within the commodity compacts,
particularly in the beans segment, where value addition was emphasized. These
partners presented innovative products such as flour, noodles, and precooked
beans derived from high-iron beans, demonstrating the potential for economic
diversification and enhanced nutritional value. Furthermore, the OFSP compact
seized the opportunity to exhibit various value-addition methods for OFSP
tubers, showcasing this nutritious crop’s versatility and market potential.
The TAAT stand emerged as one of
the most engaging and dynamic exhibits at the expo, drawing in over two
thousand (2,000) farmers eager to learn and explore the transformative
technologies and practices showcased. This enthusiastic response underscores
the importance and relevance of TAAT’s efforts to drive agricultural
innovation, sustainability, and prosperity within the Kenyan farming community.
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