Nov 18, 2013
Arid parts of Kenya could get more rain as climate shifts - report
But an increase in maize production in dry areas could be offset by declines in production in current agricultural areas, research warns
CGIAR Climate's insight:
The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) is working with the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) and the Ministry of Agriculture to introduce sorghum, pigeon peas, cowpeas, green grams and sweet potatoes to supplement maize and other traditional staples as part of the initiatives.
“By supporting the creation of climate-smart villages we are building the capacity of these local communities to respond to climate variability and informing farm-level decisions,” said James Kinyangi, the East Africa regional programme leader at CCAFS.