iShamba

iShamba is Shamba Shape Up's mobile service. We welcome you to access Market prices, Weather forecasts, Agri-tips & a Call Centre of agricultural experts. To sign up, SMS the word JOIN to 21606

Reach out to iShamba for tips on how to improve your soil. Send us your questions via SMS to 21606 or call 0711082606.

Farmers are getting advice. But that doesn’t mean they can always use it. Lilian Kirwa, product manager, iShamba Limited explains how iShamba platform works, the challenges of adoption, and what needs to change. Listen to the full podcast: scidev.net/global/podcast…

What is regenerative agriculture?

Attention mkulima!

Best soil type for your crops 🥬🌽 #soil #farming

Now you know! #fruits #fruittrees

Quick one! #ginger #farming

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@theishamba Passion fruit farming guide and market

We would love to hear from you Mkulima! #MkulimaKwanza #mkulima #farming #farmlife

Join The International Conference on Contract Farming on Nov 18–19 at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, your gateway to new markets, farm tech, financing & expert insights! 💼🚜 🎟️ Tickets: Ksh 5,800 👉 Register now: contractfarmingexpo.com/registration @ICCF_Expo #agribusiness #contractfarming

Want to keep pests off your farm? SMS 21606 or call +254 711 082 606 to talk to iShamba experts and learn more. #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pestmanagement

Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that gives back to the land more than it takes. #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture

This is how you identify fall armyworm 🐛 Courtesy of CABI #pestsolutions #pestcontrol #fallarmyworm #farmingtips

Simple!

Happy World Environment Day! This year’s theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” At iShamba, we help farmers get tips via SMS to farm smart & reduce plastic waste. Let’s protect our farms and future together! 💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay2025

By using good farming practices: Planting cover crops, Adding compost or manure, Reducing chemical use, Rotating crops, Keeping the soil covered with mulch or plants Why it’s great: More food, Healthier soil, Less erosion, Stronger crops, More birds, bees & bugs (the good kind!)

Happy Madaraka Day from all of us at iShamba! Today we celebrate the power of self-rule, the pride of being Kenyan, and the resilience of our farmers who keep this nation growing. Let’s raise our flags high and our jembes even higher! 💪🏾🇰🇪 #MadarakaDay

Different crops love different soils! 🌽🍅🥔 Do a soil test after every 3 years to know your soil's pH and grow the best crops. A healthy soil = a better harvest! For more information SMS questions to 21606.

Quick hack that you can try at home! 🧅😊