The International Conference on Contract Farming is an ongoing conference initiative that first took place in November 2024 in Nairobi Kenya . The inaugural event organized by Sunflower Events brought together over 500 participants including farmers off-takers industry associations agro-businesses foreign missions and the government. The conference explored innovative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity promote sustainable farming practices and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through contract farming.
Themed ‘Exploring Market Opportunities in Contract Farming: Understanding Market Demands and Creating Linkages’ the 2nd edition of the International Contract Farming Conference - ICCF 2025 is set to be a trans-formative event in the agricultural sector in Kenya and Africa .ICCF 2025 will bring together key stakeholders to explore domestic and international market opportunities educate on market requirements and facilitate deal-making. The conference is scheduled for the 18th & 19th of November 2025 at the Sarit Centre Expo in Nairobi Kenya.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The 2nd International Contract Farming Conference (ICCF 2025) will provide a global platform to address the key challenges and opportunities in contract farming with a particular emphasis on expanding market access. The conference is designed to provide a dynamic platform for growers producers market experts and agribusiness leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on how to exploit market opportunities through contracts. The conference will address the ongoing and emerging market challenges encountered by contract farmers in various agricultural value chains.
During the 1st edition of ICCF 2025 farmers identified challenges on the lack of enforcement of contracts in terms of meeting market demands. This year’s conference will examine strategies to improve market opportunities for contract farmers domestically and internationally such as sharing critical market information overcoming barriers to market entry leveraging trade policies and utilizing technology-driven solutions to connect farmers with buyers.
ICCF 2025 will discuss practical strategies to connect farmers to domestic and international markets by addressing buyer expectations on the one hand and strategies for strengthening local supply chains to meet product volumes on the other hand. Further the conference will explore the roles of government policies and industry associations in expanding effective market integration for contract farmers in the domestic and international markets through timely information data sharing and negotiations.
A key highlight of the conference will be the Spotlight Sessions where growers and buyers will participate in small group discussions centered around various markets and agriculture value chains. The anticipated outcome of the Spot-Light sessions will be market connections between the growers buyers and investors.
Who Should Attend?
Farmers and producer cooperatives
Agribusiness companies
Exporters and aggregators
Financial institutions and investors
Policymakers and government agencies
Trade and market experts
Why Attend?
ICCF 2025 is a must-attend event for anyone looking to scale their agribusiness through contract farming. Participants will gain valuable insights on domestic and international markets; create linkages for lucrative market opportunities and build strategic partnerships that drive growth and profitability in the agricultural sector
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