Lactone Investment Ltd

Climate-Resilient Agriculture | Food Security | Cassava Farming & Value Addition | Investing in real Africa's solution. [phone] Founder @lucas_olewe

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

@AlfredOpiyo8 I shared our contact on DM

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

We kicked off the cassava seed distribution systems project yesterday in Lambwe Valley in Homa Bay. We developed a model farm, which will be our learning site together with other local cassava farmers and seed developers.

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

@AlfredOpiyo8 Hello. We work with farmers throughout Homa Bay County.

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

This project aims to sustain cassava production by ensuring the availability of clean and certified seeds.
We are grateful to MEDA for supporting such an important undertaking to boost food security in the region.

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

This is the fourth week, and we have not experienced any rainfall. But #sorghum, being a hardy crop, the farm still appears quite healthy. @EABL_PLC

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

Which is the best crop insurance firm in Kenya?

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

Agriculture sector is the biggest job creator in Africa. Continued losses in farming will discourage #agribusiness, reduce jobs, and cause more hunger. Let us embrace a) #irrigation and b) #cropinsurance in order to realize returns from farming. Name the crop insurer in Kenya.

[Collines Communications Concept @CollinesComms]

"Jamvi La Madini 2023" one of the objectives was to analyze the efficient and sustainable ways of mining while considering important issues such as employee safety and environmental conservation in Kwale County. #MinningKE

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

Seeing young people in farming gives me a lot of hope.
I visited this greehouse this morning near ACK Guest house in Homa Bay.
This is #ansal tomato variety that will be ready for transplanting in one week time. If within #Homabay and #Migori, reach out for quality seedlings.

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

To sow a seed is to #hope.
Farmers are #optimists.
Farming is a profession of #hope

Pannar 3M-05 planted from @PannarSeedZA with @YaraKenya MiCrop fertilizer

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

The current global food situation needs to be approached from a climate perspective. #cassava

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

You know why I love this photo so much? Because this was pure #cassava flour. I baked this cake at the Nyanza rg Agricultural Technology Development Center.
The price of wheat is skyrocketing. We have an alternative favored by our climate. What are we waiting for? @LactoneInvest

[Kayondo Siraj Ismail @KayondoSirajIsm]

Cassava varieties for industry in the offing ! Thanks to the NextGen team at IITA Ibadan.

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

If prepared the right way, #cassava can give very white flour suitable for use in the bakery industry. High-quality cassava flour (HQCF) will ease the burden on wheat and maize in the food and feed industry. @plantvillage @selfhelpafrica
@selfhelpkenya
#foodsecurity

[James Legg @jamesplegg]

@LactoneInvest @Vet_flomelly @lucas_olewe @NAP_Africa @AGRA_Africa @plantvillage @mungaits @agribusiness110 @leonard_kasuku @IrriHub @Qolloe Farmers sometimes prefer to plant high cyanide varieties, as they can be grown far from the home, since they are less likely to be eaten by wild animals or stolen by people.

The cassava from these varieties is made completely safe through processing.

[James Legg @jamesplegg]

@LactoneInvest @Vet_flomelly @lucas_olewe @NAP_Africa @AGRA_Africa @plantvillage @mungaits @agribusiness110 @leonard_kasuku @IrriHub @Qolloe Know your varieties

Ideally, get certified planting material of a variety whose characteristics are known

Almost all improved varieties are low cyanide & completely safe to eat fresh. Farmers do have local varieties, however, which are intentionally selected for high cyanide

[Lactone Investment Ltd @LactoneInvest]

How do you decipher a high cyanide content or "poisonous" cassava?

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

Done in Lambwe, GodJope.
Mbolea ni #yara
#FoodSecurity #Youth #Farming

[Kenya National Farmers' Federation (KENAFF) @kenaff_farmers]

Dear farmers! Cassava is one of the most versatile and resilient crops in Kenya.

Its drought-resistant properties make it an essential food source for millions, while its health benefits make it a valuable addition to any diet.

Learn more: https://t.co/x7EEJUwIie

[James Legg @jamesplegg]

🌿 Cassava Solutions 🌿

#Cassava diseases such as CBSD continue to cut yields in East Africa, but #IITA breeders working with international & national partners such as TARI in #Tanzania are making great progress in generating a pipeline of resistant high yielding new varieties

[Lucas Kamau Olewe @lucas_olewe]

Changing the perception.
One must not look malnourished, dirty, tired, and wear wrinkled face to be a #farmer. In fact, expect this generation of farmers to be very learned and very informed, drive big cars, travel the world, and be philanthropists.
Make farming beautiful
#Youth

[Onion Doctor @OnionDoctorKe]

From ideation stage to exhibiting in business expos 🥳🥳!
Fam ,keep doing what you do .The universe has a way of rewarding stubborn souls❣.
Be sure to pass by our stand (146) at the K.I.C.C Agri-Africa conference .