Kenya is currently exploring Chinese-developed Juncao technology to strengthen its agricultural resilience during a three-day national workshop in Nairobi running through March 19. The initiative aims to address food insecurity while combating climate change impacts through sustainable farming methods.
More than 200 agricultural experts, county government representatives, and smallholder farmers are participating in hands-on training sessions with Chinese technical advisors. Juncao – a grass-fertilizer hybrid developed in Fujian Province – enables mushroom cultivation, livestock feed production, and soil restoration without deforestation.
"This technology aligns with our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda," said Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono during opening remarks. "By adopting climate-smart solutions, we can empower 1.2 million small-scale farmers by 2027."
The workshop comes as Kenya faces recurring droughts affecting 4.35 million people, according to 2026 UN figures. Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Li Nan noted: "Juncao has already helped 106 countries improve food security. We're committed to South-South cooperation in green development."
Participants will visit demonstration farms in Kiambu County on March 19 to observe Juncao applications in East African growing conditions. The technology could reduce Kenya's annual $500 million mushroom import bill if widely adopted.
