Homa Bay County's

Agriculture sector is a cornerstone of its economy, engaging 74% of the labor force and contributing approximately 25% to the county's Gross County Product (GCP)

The sector also emphasizes food security, organic farming, and livestock development

Key initiatives and opportunities include

• Cotton Farming Revival: Efforts to restore the cotton industry include providing BT cotton seeds, building a ginnery, and acquiring spinning equipment.

• Sweet Potato Value Addition: Promoting orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for milling into flour and other products.

• Oil Palm Farming: Benchmarking trips to Uganda have inspired plans to grow oil palm in areas like Mfangano Island, with potential earnings of KES 150,000 to KES 200,000 per acre.