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The Haller Foundation is an inspirational organisation which has transformed peoples lives ..... Having seen the impact of what has been done, it is truly outstanding ...... (Read more) Mary Barry – Director of Community Relations, British Airways

Haller was one of the most exciting and inspiring projects we have seen.... (Read more) Sita Schutt – Director, Prospero World

When I visited the Haller project at Mombasa I was deeply impressed by the simple but effective approach to using natural resources to maximise sustainable food production - so impressed that I made a donation, and would encourage others to do likewise!... (Read more) Lord David Steel

We could clearly see that Haller has successfully transformed the lives of the communities it works with and has helped to give them and other local communities a vision for the future... (Read more) Bo Kim, Mako Group

Haller's demonstration farms and farmer field training programme are the Oxford and Cambridge of agriculture.... (Read more) Edward Oatley, MBE

Dr Haller is a national treasure to Kenya. He has demonstrated through patience and hard work that deserts can be greened in a sustainable manner. 50 years later he is still working with our fellow Kenyans to make sure they are living in harmony with their environment.... (Read more) Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources

Rene Haller is a legendary figure on the coast of Kenya where his work on land reclamation and small scale ecosystem development is widely admired... (Read more) Emma Soames – Editor at Large, Saga

There are times in a persons’ life that you meet someone that changes the way that you think. Today I had the privilege to meet such a man.... (Read more) Francois Joubert – ESH Lead Africa, Monsanto

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Farmer Training

Haller’s farmer training began when a number of communities asked Dr. Rene Haller to explain why and how their land had become so infertile and unproductive. In response, Dr. Haller developed a purpose-built demonstration farm (shamba) to trial, test and teach pioneering farming techniques that rural farmers could use to maximise their food production.

Haller’s methodologies are now recognised as best-practice models in sustainable farming by Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the United Nations Development Programme and many international consulates.

Demonstration Farm

Haller runs regular workshops at the shamba. Our workshops are tailored to communities’ specific needs, and give people the practical knowledge and skills to grow enough food to eat, and even a surplus to sell. We teach farmers about enhancing soil fertility, natural pesticides, effective water use, as well as complex farming techniques, like producing biogas. Participants are given tree saplings, seeds, and all the tools they need to start farming sustainably.

Integrated Farming

We teach innovative ways to combine farming fish, poultry and crops in a symbiotic system which enhances the yield of each component.

Haller's aquaculture system incorporates chicken, fish and crops in an eco-system suitable for rural farmers.See how it works

Haller's aquaponics system incorporates poultry, fish and vegetables with recycled water suitable for household or urban use.See how it works

Community Support

Haller provides regular on-site support within rural communities, to help farmers implement what they have learnt. This is a very important part of our work. We work closely with rural people to help them to make the necessary steps towards a sustainable lifestyle. We also help communities set up self-help groups and start micro-businesses.

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Preserving Food

We show farmers how to dry and preserve food, for times of drought
Water Conservation

We teach simple, low-cost ways to recycle and conserve water. For example, we show how to build irrigation systems using plastic bottles and rubber hoses, which drip feed crops, minimising water loss.
Crops

We teach farmers about inter-cropping (growing different plants together) and crop rotation which helps protect plants from pests, and the spread of disease.
Vertical Planting

Where land is limited, we teach people to grow plants vertically, using materials which are cheap and can be sourced locally.
Natural Pesticides

We show farmers how to make natural pesticide, by mixing the leaves and bark of the neem tree with chili peppers and water. Soak this mixture for 24 hours and you have a brilliant organic pesticide.
Haller Research

All of the farming techniques Haller teaches have been scientifically tested at our demonstration farm to ensure optimal results.
Growing For Health

Not only do we help people grow more crops, we educate farmers about nutrition and the value of a varied, well-balanced diet.

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Farmer Of the Year

Juma Mdui from Bombo named Farmer Of the Year 2012!

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Fish Aquaculture

An integrated system incorporating fish, chicken and crops.

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Aquaponics

An integrated system incorporating poultry, fish, vegetables using recycled water.

See how it works.