Climate-resilient farming
Jedida Mbuvi showing off crops she grew using new techniques taught by Farm Africa.
Increasing drought means that for the two-thirds of Kenya’s population that rely on the food they grow and animals they keep, producing enough food can be a struggle.
Water conservation
We helped to address drought by making drought-tolerant crops available to farmers, as well as teaching them techniques for conserving water and soil:
- We created and trained farmers’ groups to build new ridges and zai pits for capturing rainwater. They could then pass their new skills on to their communities.
- Selected farmers were provided with high-quality drought-tolerant seeds. These seeds produce healthy crops. Farmers could collect and store seeds from the harvest to use the following season.
- To enable farmers to grow healthy harvests, we ensured that drought-tolerant seeds were made widely available in the community.
Who did we help?
We worked with households in Kitui, in eastern Kenya. In 2011, the sorghum harvest increased by 249%, helping people move away from food aid.
