Start, Finance & Grow a Profitable Agribusiness
Agcenture is a Kenyan agribusiness knowledge and consulting platform. We help farmers, cooperatives and agri-SMEs to pick profitable enterprises, win finance and reach better markets.
Learn. Plan. Make better farming decisions.
Free farming guides, agrifinance resources and practical advice for Kenyan farmers.
Explore farming guidesHave an agribusiness idea or business to grow?
Feasibility studies, business plans, financing advice and market development.
Get agribusiness advisoryFrom agribusiness idea to paying market
Starting a farm, seeking finance, improving production or finding buyers? We help you decide well.
Agribusiness ideas and planning
Explore profitable farming opportunities. Assess costs and returns, then write a practical business plan.
Explore agribusiness ideasAgrifinance and farm loans
Understand farm loans, grants, insurance and financing options. Prepare stronger funding applications.
Explore agrifinanceFarming and farm management
Get practical guidance on crops, livestock, inputs, animal health, farm records and daily management.
Explore farming guidesValue addition and markets
Explore processing, markets, buyer linkages, value addition and export requirements.
Explore markets and value additionNeed help putting it into practice?
We provide feasibility studies, business plans, financial planning, farm establishment support and market-linkage advisory.
What you can use today.
- 320+Farming guides with Kenyan prices and rules
- 47County pages with crops, calendars and buyers
- 35Farm products ranked by county
- 113Enterprises in the free profit calculator
Agribusiness opportunities in every Kenyan county
Tap your county on the map to open its page. See what grows and sells in your area, with the guides to match.
Tap a county to open its page
Best crops and livestock for your county
Output, area, yield and national rank for 35 farm products across Kenya’s 47 counties.
- Top crops and livestock, ranked against every county
- When to plant, month by month
- Where to sell, with buyers to confirm
- A quick profit test for the top products
Map colours show the seven agro-ecological zones. Read the AEZ guide.
- Western
- Rift Valley
- Central Highlands
- Semi-Arid Uplands
- Coast
- Northern ASALs
- Central ASALs
County figures: KNBS National Agriculture Production Report 2023 to 2024. Zones: Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS) 2019 to 2029, section 2.4.
Check the profit before you plant
Pick an enterprise. The full calculator opens with its yield, price and costs loaded.
The full calculator covers 113 crops, livestock and poultry enterprises.
Revenue, costs, profit, margin and break-even appear in the full calculator.
Indicative estimates from benchmark yields, prices and costs. Real profit varies with weather, soil, pests, prices and management.
Kenya planting seasons and crop calendar
Every farm decision starts with the rains. Plan seed, fertiliser and cash before they arrive.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Long rains: March to May
The main planting season for most crops. Buy inputs and prepare land in February.
Short rains: October to December
A second season for quick crops. Dates shift by agro-ecological zone and county.
Farming guides for Kenya
Over 320 guides with Kenyan prices, rules and growing conditions.
Export produce from Kenya: KEPHIS, HCD and GlobalG.A.P.
Once you grow well, sell further. Buyers check permits and audits first.
1. Register
Register as an exporter with the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD).
2. Certify
Get a KEPHIS phytosanitary certificate for each consignment.
3. Audit
Get GlobalG.A.P. certified when your buyer asks for it.
How Agcenture helps
- We map the permits, audits and buyer rules for your product.
- We check your readiness before you pay for audits.
- We cost your first shipment and plan the funding.
Farm loans, grants and insurance
Growing and exporting need cash. Most farm loans fail on weak plans, wrong terms or missing security.
Before you borrow
Check these five things. A lender will.
- A costed plan with a cash flow forecast
- Proof of a market: buyers, prices and volumes
- A loan term that fits your crop or livestock cycle
- Security the lender accepts
- The full cost: interest, fees and insurance
- 01InformFree guides, prices and county data.
- 02EquipCalculators, calendars and business plans.
- 03AdviseFeasibility, finance and market advice.
- 04EmpowerFarmers and SMEs who decide with confidence.
From practical advice to practical agribusiness support
Agcenture began with a simple purpose: making agribusiness information and professional support easier to reach.
It started with consulting and practical farming guides. It has grown into a platform that helps farmers, entrepreneurs, cooperatives and agribusinesses decide better.
Agribusiness consulting services
Want a specialist beside you? Each service fixes one problem that sinks Kenyan farms.
Start
Check the market, then plan.
Finance
Find funding you can repay.
Grow and market
Add value and find buyers.
Tell us about your project
Share your enterprise, county and what you need. We reply within 24 hours. Studies, plans and proposals are quoted separately.
- WhatsApp and phone+254 751 360 919
- Emailinfo@agcenture.com
- LocationNairobi, Kenya
- HoursMonday to Friday, 8am to 5pm EAT
Frequently asked questions
Which agribusiness is most profitable in Kenya?
No single enterprise wins everywhere. Profit depends on your market, land, capital and skill. Compare margin per acre and speed of payment, then test demand first.
Which lenders give farm loans in Kenya?
Options include AFC, commercial banks, SACCOs and microfinance lenders. Compare interest, fees and repayment terms before you sign. Ask each lender how it handles seasonal repayment.
Can I get a farm loan without a title deed?
Sometimes. Some lenders accept livestock, equipment, produce contracts or group guarantees. Each lender sets its own rules, so ask before you apply.
Can small farmers export produce from Kenya?
Yes, usually through an exporter, a cooperative or a contracted outgrower scheme. Exporting directly needs registration, certificates and cash for the first shipment.
Do Kenyan farmers pay tax?
Farm income is taxable. Many unprocessed products are exempt or zero-rated for VAT, but rules change with each Finance Act. Confirm with KRA or an accountant.
Which crops grow best in my county?
Rainfall, altitude and soil decide. Find your zone on the county map above, then check market demand before you plant.
How do I register an agribusiness in Kenya?
Choose a structure: sole proprietor, partnership, company or cooperative. Register through the Business Registration Service on eCitizen, or the State Department for Cooperatives for a society. Then get a KRA PIN and your county business permit.