At Kilimo Biashara, we turn smart ideas into working farms and thriving agribusinesses. Whether you’re fitting a hydroponic rack into a spare room, adding a small greenhouse to a backyard, or scaling a market‑ready operation, our services are built to meet you where you are and move you forward with clarity.
Advisory and 1:1 Coaching
Practical, research‑backed guidance tailored to your context right where you are. We help you set goals, choose the right methods, and create simple systems you can keep up with. Sessions are live on Zoom with clear action notes, links, and templates you can use the same day.
Controlled Environment and Indoor Growing
From Kratky to DWC, NFT, and ebb‑and‑flow, we design and troubleshoot systems that actually fit your budget and space.
- Lighting maps and LED selection for small tents and rooms
- Nutrient schedules by crop, plus pH and EC protocols
- Airflow, dehumidification, and climate control plans
- Grow tent setup and safe ventilation
- Microgreens production and profitability modeling
- Home mushroom cultivation setup (monotubs, PF tek)
- Greenhouse design, costs, heating and cooling, drip irrigation, and basic automation
Backyard and Homestead Success
If you’re growing at home, we make it easy and sustainable.
- Chickens: breeds, coop design, biosecurity, and feed cost per dozen
- Beekeeping: gear lists, inspection calendars, honey harvesting
- Raised beds, soil testing, composting, and organic pest control
- Drip irrigation, rainwater capture, fencing, cold frames, and low tunnels
- Seasonal planting plans that match your climate and schedule
Planting Calendars, IPM, and Troubleshooting
We build practical, state‑ or region‑specific calendars and protection plans so you plant on time and keep crops healthy.
- “When to plant” schedules by USDA zone and frost dates
- Companion planting and pollination tips
- Weed, disease, and pest ID with IPM strategies for issues like hornworms or powdery mildew
- Watering schedules by soil and climate, heatwave and drought protection
Agribusiness and Go‑to‑Market
Farming is a business. We help you make the numbers work and sell with confidence.
- Enterprise budgets, pricing, and simple P&Ls
- Greenhouse ROI and microgreens profitability calculators
- CSA setup, farmers market playbooks, and booth design
- Labeling and packaging guidance, cold chain basics, and food safety best practices
- Online store setup, product photography, and storytelling that builds trust
Precision Ag and B2B Advisory
For teams and growth‑minded farms, we evaluate and help implement modern tools.
- Drones for crop scouting, soil moisture sensors, telemetry, and climate controllers
- Farm management software comparisons and onboarding
- Variable‑rate basics, satellite imagery/NDVI, and post‑harvest handling improvements
- Grants, financing options, cooperative models, and vendor sourcing
Training, Workshops, and SOPs
We run engaging trainings for individuals and teams, virtual or on‑site, then leave you with checklists, SOPs, and templates so the learning sticks. Topics range from seed starting under lights to urban farm profitability, IPM, traceability, and record‑keeping.
Custom Tools and Templates
Need something built for your operation? We customize calculators (greenhouse ROI, feed costs, crop schedules), planting calendars, nutrient charts, and inspection logs to match your crops, space, and region.
How We Work
- Discovery: a short call to understand your goals and constraints.
- Plan: a clear, scoped roadmap with timelines, tools, and expected outcomes.
- Build: implementation support, vendors, layouts, systems, and training.
- Support: follow‑ups to review results and refine your setup.
If you’re ready to level up your farm or ag venture, we’d love to hear your story. Reach out through the contact form on kilimobiashara.co.ke to book a free discovery call, and let’s design a path that’s sustainable, modern, and profitable.