The Agricultural sector globally is one of the most vulnerable to effects of climate change . Eastern Kenya being a semi-Arid LandSAL is most vulnerable to effects of climate change due to unstable nature of the environment. The region is prone to low, highly erratic rainfall with long dry seasons, unpredictable rainfall patterns, high evapotranspiration and low soil fertility leading to poor crop production and
food insecurity. The government of Kenya and efforts through the research community has in recent times promoted adoption of traditional crops in the SALs as a measure to mitigate effects of climate change.
Traditional crops like millet are possible solutions to combating changing climate due to their drought resistance nature, ability to produce high yields with little inputs and high nutritional content.
Currently at Topical Ventures Limited we are working with 70 groups of smallholder farmers comprising of 20 farmers per group. We will ensure timely supply of high yielding certified seeds to farmers, training on Good Agricultural Practices, postharvest handling, better nutrition and utilization practices and access to markets.
