Kenya Farmers Urged To Plant Early As Short Rains Near
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Kenyan farmers are being urged to plant early and use short-maturing crop varieties as the country prepares for the upcoming short-rains season amid continued concerns over below-average rainfall.
Agriculture experts say farmers should take advantage of available moisture by choosing crops that can mature quickly, while strengthening soil and water conservation to reduce the impact of unpredictable weather.
The call comes after prolonged dry conditions affected agricultural production in several parts of Kenya, putting pressure on farm incomes and food supplies.
Farmers are also being encouraged to monitor weather forecasts closely, prepare their fields early and adopt climate-smart farming practices to improve their chances of securing a harvest.
With increasingly unpredictable rainfall patterns threatening agricultural productivity, early planting and climate-resilient farming are becoming critical tools for Kenyan farmers.
