Crops Growing
Farmers get advice on how to grow different type of crops and also on how to ensure their fields remains fertile and productive all the time,using organic form of farming.
Quality Training
To promote organic farming through training, producing, processing and marketing of organic produce for healthy lifestyle and economic empowerment
OUR VISION
To be a lead institution for universal adoption of organic agriculture
Welcome to KIOF
The Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) is a non-governmental organization operating throughout Kenya and the Eastern Africa region. It is not operated for profit or other commercial purposes, but exists solely for the benefit of the public at large by promoting rural development and education in organic agriculture and related marketing services. The Institute is located in Juja town on the ultramodern Nairobi-Thika Superhighway.
It was officially established in 1986 to train and promote organic farming methods, mainly among smallholder Kenyan farmers. Initial programmes carried out in the former Central and Eastern Provinces of Kenya proved successful as they encouraged low-cost farming.
What is Organic Farming
Organic can mean a variety of things to farmers and consumers in different countries around the world. At the base of each meaning, however, is a system of food, fibre and fuel production that is free from synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilisers. It is a method of agriculture in which a healthy plant grows from soil that has been nurtured through addition of natural materials such as manure, compost and other soil amendments.
Crop rotation, companion planting and good cultural practices are used as natural defences against pests and diseases that can adversely affect crops. Likewise, healthy livestock are raised without using hormones, antibiotics and synthetic drugs. Read more about Organic Farming
Call for Applications
The Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) is inviting all interesting applicants to apply for a diploma/certificate in organic agriculture. KIOF is a leading trainer in organic animal and crop production. Admissions for the two programmes are currently ongoing. Please apply through our official email info@kiof.net or contact us through the listed phone numbers.
Director-0720604820/0719110654
Course coordinator-0715098840
Container/vertical Gardening at KIOF
The Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) is inviting all interesting applicants to apply for a short course on container and vertical gardening lasting a full week in October 2022. To reserve your slot reach out to us on 0719110654/0715098840.
Intake is ongoing. Ready to join us today?
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1986
Year Established
13
Courses Offered
5600
Students Trained
21
Partners
Or intake is ongoing
Certificate courses give formal training leading to a recognized certificate in organic agriculture. This includes nine months of intensive theoretical and practical training and a five-month field attachment.