Rainwater - harvesting by run-off inducement for irrigation of maize production in semi-arid climate, Baringo district, Kenya
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Date
1996Author
Kinyali, S M
Karuku, G N
Maina, P M
Tirop, S K
Type
PresentationLanguage
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This article is about the programmes aimed at improving food production for greater self sufficiency at the household level based on clear identification of existing qualities of soil and water resources. Baringo district has varied soil types, ranging from high potential soils to low potential soils (60-70% land area) which require a bit of reinforcement, irrigation and improvement before any crops can be grown. Lack of rainfall in a good part of the district confines rain-fed agriculture to only a few parts. For most parts of the district only irrigation can facilitate production of any food and cash crops.
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oil science society of east Africa: proceedings of the 15th annual general meeting sportsman`s arms hotel, Nanyuki, Kenya, pp. 179-184Publisher
Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi
Subject
Rainwater harvestingRun-off inducement
maize production
Semi arid climate
Kenya
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Forestry and utilzation of forest products