Abstract

Towards increasing access to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies among beneficiary farmers in Kitui, Makueni and Taita Taveta Counties, AICCRA project organized farmer field days from late January to early February 2024. A total of 1001 beneficiary farmers attended, with 65% being women farmers. The field days showcased cultivation of improved drought-tolerant varieties of pearl millet, sorghum, pigeon pea and green gram, alongside conservation agriculture practices such as minimum tillage, intercropping and mulching for soil fertility management. Crop rotation was also emphasized to enhance soil nutrient cycling, improve plant nutrition, and effectively manage pests and diseases.