102647Improving consistency of yields and quality of large-scale and small-holder bean production in Kenya by precision management of soil, water and pathogensClosedBEIS-Funded ProgrammesInnovate UKDelivering consistent supplies of high quality fresh produce is a significant challenge for Kenya’s fresh veg. growers. Yields of beans range from 5 to 50T/ha and up to 40% of produce is of poor quality, due to ineffective irrigation and soil-borne diseases. A 12% increase in average yield and a 20% reduction in waste would raise Class 1 yields by 978T/year; this would generate an extra £3.2M/year, increase food security and improve soil management practices. We will: 1) Develop irrigation scheduling tools to improve consistency of cropping; 2) Identify effects of biocontrol agents on soil pathogens and soil microbiome 3) Determine effects of soil water availability on incidence and severity soil pathogens and efficacy of biocontrol agents; 4) Develop integrated control measures to improve Class 1 yields, quality and shelf-life; 5) Promote benefits of precision irrigation and biocontrol at workshops/on-farm demos; 6) Assess social and economic impacts of outputs and implement sustainability improvement plans.