OUR STORY
AgLivingLabs (AgLL) was established to bridge the gap between agricultural innovation and real-world impact. The AgLL team observed that research and innovation in agriculture are often slow to translate into practice. There also tends to be a gap between the research that is conducted, and the information farmers really need. Hands-on action research can address these differences and contribute to production goals.
A History of Farming Innovation & Impact
Our mission is to share what we know and seek what we don't.
Stuart Barden
Founder, AgLivingLabs
In 2011, Stuart Barden started his commercial farm using dryland regenerative agriculture techniques he learned in Australia, adapted for the Kenyan context He specializes in bio-fortified bean seed and fodder, low-cost mechanization, and farm management. Stuart is passionate about sharing knowledge and has helped small-scale farmers adapt their growing practices to improve soil health, farm profitability, and resilience.
In 2024, AgLivingLabs was launched at the AusQuest Farm to merge, test, and promote innovative practices in a collaborative setting. Inspired by regenerative agriculture, advancements in digital agriculture, and the contexts of African agriculture, AgLivingLabs brings together people, technology, and natural resources to build a thriving agroecosystem rooted in science, community, and progress.
Partner Organizations
AusQuest Farm is focused on supplying quality fodder to dairy farmers, growing certified seed of biofortified beans and small grain cereals and sharing knowledge to optimize crop production practices.
Precision Field Academy is on a mission to shape the future of agriculture by nurturing the next generation of farmers who are not just skilled in traditional practices but are also tech-inclined and digital-savvy.
Spanning Africa and the United States, DevGlobal Partners supports the world’s leading non-profits, companies, philanthropies, multilateral agencies, and government agencies on their innovation and sustainability initiatives.