Farm'Innov

???????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ??????-???????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Paris 2025 summit, and in the presence of His Excellency Arnaud Suquet, the French Embassy in Kenya and Somalia, in collaboration with the Kenyan Ministry of Health, organised a round-table discussion on Tuesday 25 February at the Alliance Fran?aise's new premises, to discuss current initiatives and actions to be taken to combat malnutrition in Kenya. The event was attended by around a hundred people. Two companies involved in the Franco-Kenyan technical cooperation project Farm'Innov, which supports agri-food innovation and is particularly committed to food security and the fight against malnutrition, proposed concrete local solutions to the issues under discussion: ?? Ngamia, with its pasteurised camel milk, as nutritious as it is delicious; ?? Sweet'n'Dried, with its snacks, dried fruit, flour and fortified soup, made from the post-harvest losses of producers in Embu County. Thanks to these companies in the Farm'Innov network for their exceptional involvement and strong commitment to developing nutritional products capable of meeting the challenges of malnutrition, in a spirit of cooperation. They have been pre-selected to join the Farm'Innov Acceleration Programme, and we'll tell you more very soon! Stay tuned! #FarmInnov #agrifood #innovation #cooperation #Kenya #France #food #security #nutrition Adèle Guérin Guillaume Polge Jean Luc Perrot Romain Boyer Blandine Fortin Lola Nicolas Denis Charles Courdent mercy mwende Martin Parent Alliance Fran?aise Nairobi Ministry of Health, Kenya Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) Equity Bank Limited Valorial, cluster d'innovation agri-agro

?????? ???????? ???? ???????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????????? ??????????????????! Out of 33 high quality applications received, 16 companies have been shortlisted for diagnostic visits, to join the Farm’Innov project acceleration programme, providing tailor made support with French expertise, mentoring system with French companies and immersive visits to France, starting in April and for 10 months. ?? Farm’Innov is a project financed by #France to support the cooperation on the agrifood sector in #Kenya. The project is managed by Valorial, cluster d'innovation agri-agro (a French agrifood innovation cluster) with the French Development Agency AFD - Agence Fran?aise de Développement (the development bank of the French Government) and the French Embassy to Kenya. ?? Last week?marks a high point in the Farm'Innov project: a committee of experts pierre weill and?Renaud Sergheraert, 2 recognised agrifood experts from the Valorial network were in Kenya to meet the 16 pre-selected companies and diagnose their technical needs and development challenges. The experts?and 2 Valorial team members involved in the project joined our local liaison based in Nairobi, and conducted field visits to evaluate if the companies had fully met the different criteria required to take part in the programme. ?? The site visits were punctuated by a dinner in #Nanyuki that brought participants from #Laikipia county together in the presence of the French Ambassador to Kenya and Somalia, Mr. Arnaud Suquet and the Governor of Laikipia Mr. Joshua Irungu. The week was concluded?by a dinner at the AFD Director’s residence. This mission was a terrific opportunity for fruitful exchanges between Kenya and France. A big thank you to our Kenyan partners: Equity Bank Limited, Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), the Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, and the Farm'Innov project's funders. ?? The list of final winners to be announced in March… stay tuned. #FarmInnov #agrifood #agriculture #cooperation #innovation #Kenya #France #network Adèle Guérin Blandine Fortin Gwenn Weber Jean Luc Perrot Lola Nicolas Guillaume Polge Martin Parent pierre weill Renaud Sergheraert Agence Fran?aise de Développement in Eastern Africa Anne-Gael Chapuis-Mirol Laure Paugam John Ariel N. Gilbert Nyang'or

[Validation Committee / Acceleration programme / Farm’Innov] ?? A high point in the Farm'Innov project!? ?? Last Tuesday, the Validation Committee of the applications from Kenyan agrifood companies who applied to join the Farm'Innov project Acceleration programme took place in Nairobi, with the participation of our Kenyan partners Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Equity Bank Limited and Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, as well as AFD - Agence Fran?aise de Développement and the Valorial, cluster d'innovation agri-agro team. This was a very important turning point in the development of the project! We would like to pay tribute to the high quality of the 33 applications received, which were analysed. 15 companies have been shortlisted.? ???? The next stage will take place from 27 to 31 January, with a mission of company visits to Kenya, to meet the shortlisted companies, who will officially join the acceleration programme in April. ??pierre weill and Renaud Sergheraert, 2 recognised agrifood experts from the Valorial network, will support the Valorial team to meet these companies, understand their technical needs and development challenges, in the wonderful spirit of cooperation between Kenya and France, which is at the heart of the Farm'Innov project, to improve food security in Kenya and support agrifood players in their innovation initiatives!?? The list of winning companies will be announced shortly + More news on the mission to Kenya coming soon. Stay tuned! #agrifood #cooperation #innovation #kenya #france #network Daniel Ndung'u Florence Kariuki Equity Group Foundation George M. Kaburu Agatha THUO Winnie Muya, AMPRSK Silas Kenyatta Laban KIPLAGAT Adèle Guérin Blandine Fortin Gwenn Weber Jean Luc Perrot Lola Nicolas Guillaume Polge Martin Parent pierre weill Renaud Sergheraert

#FrenchWeekRecap?? This afternoon’s focus was on the Farm'Innov Project, an initiative driving transformation in agrifood supply chains through collaboration between France and Kenyan industry actors????. Led by Adèle Guérin - Farm'Innov Project Officer, the session featured Guillaume Polge, who introduced Farm'Innov’s start with support from Agence fran?aise de développement in Eastern Africa, the French Embassy, the Kenyan government, and Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro. Partnering with Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) and Equity Group Foundation International, this project aims to foster knowledge exchange and private sector support for Kenyan companies and institutional players. ??Olive Etsula from Tenderzville Portal_ke portal highlighted gaps in Kenya’s supply chain, emphasizing value addition to reduce food waste??. ??CPA Tom Akeno from Agricultural Finance Corporation spoke on green financing for sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and circular economy projects.?? ??Ma?wenn Le Pierrès Bullier from Prince de Bretagne - Cerafel highlighted the importance of production aggregation to enhance farmers’ bargaining power.?? ??Bernard Kibaru of Naivas Supermarket shared insights on maintaining quality and safety standards across the retail value chain.? ??Finally, Florence Kariuki from Equity Group Foundation International emphasized the need to move from discussion to action. With ample data on the challenges, she called for proactive, collaborative solutions to create an enabling environment for agribusiness stakeholders. This powerful partnership between Kenya and France shows promising potential for a resilient, sustainable agri-food sector, boosting growth, increased market access, cutting down on post-harvest losses and mutual development??. Our sincere appreciation goes to our esteemed institutional partners—the French Embassy in Kenya, Service économique Régional de Nairobi, Bpifrance, Business France, Club EnR Ville Durable Afrique de l'Est et l'Océan Indien, and Farm'Innov—for championing this impactful initiative. We’re also grateful for the support of our Platinum partners Africa Global Logistics, TotalEnergies, Forvis Mazars in Kenya, EDF, RUBiS Energy Kenya, and Novotel Nairobi Westlands. A special thanks to our Silver partners—IBL Together, Agence fran?aise de développement in Eastern Africa, Proparco, Kipeto Energy PLC, CFAO Mobility Kenya, Lifecare International, Egis, and Caetano Kenya—for helping to make this event possible ????. #FarmInnov #Agribusiness #KenyaFrance #Sustainability #Partnerships

??Join us tomorrow for the 2nd Farm'Innov Connection about innovative solutions in #agrifood supply chains, as part of the #FrenchWeek2004 organised by French Chamber of Commerce Kenya! ???????

Thank you to our great Farm'Innov ambassadors! Adèle Guérin Dr. Musee Kathoka ?? Very pleased to see that strong ties of cooperation are being forged through the project! ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? #cooperation #Kenya #France #innovation #agrifood #agriculture

?? ?????? ???? ?????????????????? ??????????’?? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ??????????????????? ?? Join us as we discuss supply chain issues in Kenya. Testimonials and concrete solutions will be presented to improve your supply chain through innovative solutions in the food sector. A Kenyan & French dialogue. ?? November, 13rd ?? 2pm (Nairobi time), 12pm (Paris time) ?? Novotel Westlands, Lower Kabete Road Nairobi (Kenya), Webinar (France) ??? Registration is mandatory >> https://lnkd.in/epSEKuwE ???? Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a collaborative effort driving impactful change. ???? This event is part of the 2024 French Week in Kenya organised by French Chamber of Commerce Kenya AFD - Agence Fran?aise de Développement, French Embassy in Kenya and Somalia, Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) Equity Bank Limited Blandine Fortin Adèle Guérin Laure Paugam Guillaume Polge Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Ma?wenn Le Pierrès Bullier Prince de Bretagne - Cerafel Naivas Limited Tenderzville Portal (K) Limited Agricultural Finance Corporation #agrifood #innovation #supply #solutions

???? ?? ???? From 14 to 21 September, a Kenyan delegation made up of 8 representatives from Kenya's livestock and agriculture sectors was hosted by Valorial in Rennes, France, as part of the 1st Institutional Visit of the Farm'Innov cooperation project between Kenya & France. ???? ?? ?? ?? ?? Let's take a look back at this week rich in field visits, exchanges & networking moments with the bestof video! A great opportunity for the delegates to get a comprehensive overview of farming and livestock practices in Western France and to make key contacts for future projects!?? ?? A big thank you to the members of the delegation, as well as to all the people and organisations we met, for their warm welcome and these moments of discovery, exchange and conviviality! #FarmInnov #Cooperation #Kenya #France #Agriculture #Agrifood #Innovation #Livestock #ConnectingTheFieldsOfPossibility #Farm #Food Kenchic Limited Mount Kenya Milk Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre CKL Africa Ltd laikipia county government Equity Bank Limited Kenya Poultry Farmers Association (KEPOFA) Pork Producers Association of Kenya (PPAK) AFD - Agence Fran?aise de Développement Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Guillaume Polge Gilbert Nyang'or John Ariel N. Jean Luc Perrot Eric PHILIPPE Lola Nicolas Blandine Fortin Céline Le Stunff Adele Guerin Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro

??This week, #FarmInnov exhibited at the 4th National Agriculture Summit on October 1st and 2nd at KICC Nairobi!?? ??A great opportunity to promote this cooperation and innovative project between Kenya & France, its services and its unprecedented acceleration programme, with our Farm'Innov Project Officer, based at the French Chamber of Commerce Kenya in Nairobi Adele Guerin?? ??Interested in learning more about the project & its acceleration programme? Apply now! ?? https://lnkd.in/eXyJFrWU #FarmInnov #ASNETSummit #Agriculture #AgriFood #Innovation #Kenya #France #Sustainability #Cooperation AFD - Agence Fran?aise de Développement French Embassy Kenya Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) EquityBCDC

??Institutional Visit Farm'Innov Rennes-France / Day #4 ???????? ???? ??Here is the menu for this last day of visits for the Kenyan agriculture/livestock delegation from the Farm'Innov cooperation project in Rennes, with several members of Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro: ?? Visit to GAEC La Rouvrais, a member of Les Fermes de Janzé cooperative, in Argentré-du-Plessis, poultry farm certified "Label Rouge" ?? Meeting at INNOVAL with Ma?l RAULO on cattle genetics ??Campus tour, meetings and lunch/discussion with The Land team in Rennes: Najia Aubril-Leno?l Fabienne DIAZ Anne Claire JOURDAN Grégoire Kounga Lívia Pinheiro Carémel, Alain Choulet #CETATheLand ??Guided tour of the Le Gouessant Cooperative site in Noyal-sur-Vilaine, followed by a presentation/discussion with Carine MARET, Frédéric Motel and Julien ROPERT from UFAB - LE GOUESSANT Group ??A big thank you again for their warm welcome and these moments of discovery, exchange and conviviality! #FarmInnov #Cooperation #Kenya #France #Agriculture #Agrifood #Innovation #Livestock #Campus #ConnectingTheFieldsOfPossibility #Cooperative Kenchic Limited Mount Kenya Milk Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre CKL Africa Ltd laikipia county government Equity Bank Limited Kenya Poultry Farmers Association (KEPOFA) Pork Producers Association of Kenya (PPAK) AFD - Agence Fran?aise de Développement Guillaume Polge Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) Gilbert Nyang'or Jean Luc Perrot Eric PHILIPPE Lola Nicolas Blandine Fortin Céline Le Stunff Adele Guerin Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development