Agricultural transformation requires an increased capacity of smallholder farmers and agricultural systems to better prepare for and adapt to shocks and stresses (climate change manifested in persistent drought and flooding, in addition to market volatility such as price fluctuations).  Kilimo Trust supports VC actors to strengthen their resilience to shocks. This is coupled with enhanced sustainable food systems through increased access and utilization of business development services that include early warning information and risk mitigation measures such as agricultural insurance, weather and market information, drought tolerant varieties, irrigation, integrated pest and disease management, integrated soil fertility management among others