This photo was taken in Emali and shows the semi-arid nature of the area.
Imposing rocks in Nanyuki
A giraffe in the open plains

Conservation Agriculture

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The Conservation Agriculture Project aims to build upon the base knowledge smallholder farmers have gathered through CA training, and incorporate the safe and effective use of Crop Protection Products (CPP) to further increase crop yields and improve family income, health and quality of life.

 

Planned Research areas:

  1. Mapping CA practices and documenting farmers adaptation experiences in the Mt. Kenya region;
  2. Factors influencing adoption and non-adoption of CA practices;
  3. Cost-Benefit Analysis of CA