Farmer Insights

We conduct extensive human-centered design (HCD) research to uncover smallholder farmers’ aspirations, needs, financial behaviors and preferences in light of their unique challenges. 

Expensive & low quality inputs

“Hay is expensive for me and I also don’t have big land to grow enough hay. These seeds I got from Nyala will go bad before I plant them.”
Richard
Laikipia

Limited financial access

“I know I’ll have more milk if I feed my cow more. But whenever I request more inputs, I don’t get any as my co-op thinks I won’t be able to repay.”
Mwahio
Ndaragua

Lack of information

“If only I knew what to feed my cow each passing day, I am sure I could have more milk.”
Helen
Laikipia
Key HCD insights

Seasonal Mapping

Planning & Budgeting

Resources & Decisions

Role of Women

Financial Health

Choice of Inputs

Other topics