Who We Are

Sunflower Hub Africa is a leading agricultural value chain company, based in Kenya and serving smallholder farmers across multiple counties.

Founded with a vision to transform sunflower farming in Africa, we have deep understanding of agricultural requirements in the region and have established a strong network of farmer partnerships and collection centers.

Having developed comprehensive contract farming models and partnerships with agricultural input suppliers and processing companies, we support farmers through the entire sunflower production cycle using proven agricultural practices and fair market access.

Our team listens to farmers' needs and provides tailored support through quality seed provision, hands-on training, field technical assistance, and guaranteed market access at competitive prices. We ensure that every farmer succeeds through our end-to-end support system.

Mission

To empower African smallholder farmers with sustainable sunflower farming opportunities through quality inputs, expert training, and guaranteed market access.

Vision

To become Africa's most trusted and reliable partner in sunflower value chain development, transforming rural livelihoods through profitable and sustainable agriculture.

Objectives

  1. To listen and understand farmer needs regarding sunflower production challenges and provide practical solutions within the scope of their farming operations.
  2. To offer farmers across Kenya an opportunity to achieve profitable sunflower farming through provision of certified seeds, comprehensive training, technical support, and guaranteed market that meets their income needs and international quality standards.
  3. To establish partnerships with seed companies, agricultural input suppliers, and sunflower processors who provide world-class products and services that meet the needs of smallholder farmers in Africa.
  4. To build a strong network of field officers and agricultural extension workers who provide on-the-ground support, training, and quality assurance to ensure farmers achieve optimal yields and produce quality.
  5. To research and implement best agricultural practices that enable our partner farmers to access superior farming techniques, improved varieties, and sustainable farming methods that increase productivity and profitability.

Motivation

Being a company driven by passionate agricultural professionals and business leaders, we seek to enable smallholder farmers in Africa to attain food security, increased income, and sustainable livelihoods through profitable sunflower farming.

We believe that when farmers succeed, entire communities prosper. Our commitment goes beyond business transactions—we're building long-term partnerships that transform rural economies.

Our Impact & Reach

We serve smallholder farmers across diverse agro-ecological zones in Kenya. Our contract farming model and collection centers operate in strategic counties:

  • Western Kenya Region: Bungoma County, Kakamega County
  • Nyanza Region: Homa Bay County
  • Eastern Kenya Region: Makueni County
  • Rift Valley Region: Narok County

Our Services Include:

  • Contract farming arrangements with fair terms
  • Provision of certified, high-yielding sunflower seeds
  • Pre-planting and in-season farmer training
  • Field technical support and agronomic advice
  • Quality testing and grading services
  • Direct purchase at competitive market rates
  • Timely payment at collection centers

Farmer Categories We Serve:

  • Individual smallholder farmers (0.5 - 10 acres)
  • Farmer cooperative societies
  • Farmer groups and self-help groups
  • Youth and women farmer groups
  • Progressive commercial farmers

Why Farmers Trust Us

Transparent Contracts - Clear terms, no hidden conditions

Quality Seeds - Certified varieties suited to local conditions

Expert Training - Practical, hands-on agricultural education

Fair Pricing - Competitive rates published in advance

Reliable Market - We buy what you produce

Local Presence - Collection centers in your county

Long-term Partnership - We grow together season after season

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Sunflower Hub Africa, we promote:

  • Environmentally sustainable farming practices
  • Soil health and conservation agriculture
  • Integrated pest management
  • Water conservation techniques
  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Farmer welfare and fair trade principles