Getting started
How to start coffee farming successfully
Land prep, spacing, and the small decisions that decide whether your first trees thrive.
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From our farms
Kenyan coffee, from our farmers to your cup
We work with smallholder coffee farmers on seedlings, good farming practice and fair buying, then export their harvest to roasters around the world.
Grow with us
Every tree we help plant is a step toward a steadier income
Quality seedlings, regular farm visits and training, so your coffee grows into a crop you can rely on.
No middlemen
A fair price, a guaranteed buyer, and a relationship that lasts
We buy your coffee directly, pay on time, and work with you season after season.
Why choose us
Why farmers choose KORU
We built KORU around one idea: farmers who are well supported grow better coffee, and share in the reward.
Seedlings & inputs
Certified varieties matched to your soil and altitude, with the inputs to establish them.
Farm visits & training
Our agronomists visit regularly and train you on pruning, feeding and pest control.
Guaranteed market
We buy every harvest you deliver, season after season, no middlemen in between.
Direct, on-time payment
Transparent prices agreed before harvest, paid straight to your bank or mobile money.
Since the first treewe have grown slowly and carefully
Who we are
KORU is a Kenyan coffee company that starts at the farm
Too many coffee farmers plant, wait years for the first harvest, and still end up selling through middlemen who take the biggest share. We started KORU to change that pattern. We supply seedlings, walk the farm with you, and buy the coffee you grow, then export it directly to roasters who want good Kenyan beans.
- Direct buying with no brokers in between
- Transparent pricing agreed before harvest
- Payments made straight to your bank or mobile money
- Long-term contracts, not one-off deals
1500+
farmer partners
200000+
coffee trees planted
100%
harvests bought
KES 360000+
best-case income per acre
What we offer
Everything a coffee farmer needs, in one place
From the first seedling to the day you get paid, our team works alongside you.
01
Seedlings & inputs
Certified varieties matched to your soil and altitude, with the inputs to establish them.
02
Farm support visits
Field officers visit on a schedule and help you act before small problems grow.
03
Farmer training
Hands-on training on pruning, mulching, feeding and picking, built around your farm.
04
Guaranteed market
A buyer for every kilogram you harvest, agreed before the season begins.
05
Direct, timely payments
No brokers in the chain. Your money goes to you, not through a pile of middlemen.
06
Long-term partnership
We sign multi-year agreements because good coffee comes from patient relationships.
How it works
Four steps from registration to payment
1
Register
Tell us about your farm in a few minutes. No fees, no pressure.
2
Get support
We supply seedlings and inputs, then agree a support plan for your farm.
3
Grow & harvest
Our agronomists stay involved through every season, right up to harvest.
4
Get paid
Deliver your coffee, agree the price, and receive payment directly.
A realistic look at earnings
What an acre of coffee can return
Coffee takes patience. Here is what well-managed trees can produce, year by year.
| Year | Trees / acre | Yield / tree (kg) | Total yield (kg) | Income (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year 2 | 450 | 2 | 900 | 90,000+ |
| Year 3 | 450 | 5 | 2,250 | 225,000+ |
| Year 4+ | 450 | 8 | 3,600 | 360,000+ |
*Figures depend on variety, soil, weather and how the farm is managed. They are a guide, not a promise.
Questions farmers ask us
Before you register
Register on this page or call our team. Once we receive your details, a field officer will contact you to walk through the next steps and answer any questions about your farm.
No. Many of our farmers started with no experience at all. We provide training, regular farm visits and agronomy advice from the first season.
Yes. We supply certified seedlings suited to your area, along with the inputs needed to give them a strong start.
You sell directly to KORU. We agree the price with you and collect your coffee, so you never have to hunt for a buyer or go through middlemen.
The first real harvest usually comes in year two or three. That is when income begins, and it grows as the trees mature.
We pay directly to your bank account or mobile money, based on the weight and quality of the coffee we collect from you.
Yes. We sign a simple agreement that explains the support you will receive, the price structure, and how payments work. Nothing is left to guesswork.
Seedlings, farm inputs, practical training and scheduled visits from our agronomy team throughout the growing season.
Absolutely. Most of our partners farm less than an acre. The program is built for smallholder farmers and scales with your land.
Use the contact page, call us, or send a WhatsApp message. We reply during working hours, Monday to Friday.
In their own words
What our farmers say
Notes from the field
Guides & market news
Getting started
Market & business
Understanding coffee market prices in Kenya
How prices are set, what changes them, and why direct sales change the farmer's share.
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Farmer success
How coffee farming builds long-term income
The realistic timeline from planting to profit, and how to make the waiting years count.
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