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Agricultural Development Corporation is a Government Parastatal, which was established by an act of parliament Cap 346 of 1965. Its aim was to facilitate the land transfer programme from European Its aim was to facilitate settlers to locals at independence and also to be the stabilising factor to assist in maintaining the good quality livestock and continuity of the breeding programmes in the affected farms.

With the successful completion of the land transfer programme, revision of the objectives of the Corporation was done resulting in the Act of Parliament, Cap 444 of 1986. As per this Act, the functions of the Corporation were redefined to include promotion and execution of agricultural schemes, and reconstruction in Kenya by initiating, assisting or expansion of agricultural undertakings and enterprises. It is on the basis of this Act that the Corporation runs its operations across the country.

Our Vision

To be the prime mover and the leader in agricultural development in Eastern Africa and beyond.

Our Mission

To promote sustainable agricultural development and reconstruction in Kenya by initiating, assisting and expanding agricultural undertakings and enterprises through production and supply of quality seed, technological transfers and training in sustainable and affordable manner.

Our Role

• ADC is the custodian of the national livestock studs. ADC ensures the continued existence of the breeds and the availability of quality stock to the Kenyan farmer at affordable prices.

• ADC plays a major role in the transfer of technology from research institutions to the Kenyan farmer.

• Through linkages with Agricultural institutions, ADC has continued to be a testing ground for technologies and research, the findings of which are passed on to the farmer. ADC also facilitates the training of farmers through field days and agricultural shows; and the training of students through attachments the provide hands on experience.

• ADC being a major producer of agricultural produce, plays a major role in its support to industries processing agricultural goods. Top in the list are seed maize processors, milk processors and millers. Through them, ADC has continued to support the industrial sector of the Kenyan economy.

Participating in Brookside Livestock Breeders Show

Date: 8th - 10th June 2011

Venue: A.S.K Show Grounds, Jamhuri Park,Nairobi

Theme: The best of Kenya's Livestock On Show