"Majority of land in Kenya is marginally suitable for maize production. There is significant variability in precipitation patterns, and this has translated into a decrease in crop yields. Practices including diversification and proper timing are viable options to reduce yield loss due to climate variability. - Wanyama et al (2019)
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| Land suitability map for maize farming in Kenya. Areas are symbolized such that: Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, and Red represent Grade 1 (most suitable), Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 (most unsuitable). |
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Climate change adaptation
practices reported in the field study. While each bar represents a single
adaptation practice, it has been stratified by county too. Note that only few
practices were mentioned in all counties. SFRR is shorthand for soil fertility
retention and restoration.
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