County Government of Laikipia

Agricultural extension officers taking farmers in Wangwaci, Ol Moran ward through the planting of sorghum under the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Programme (KCSAP).

  

Three groups of farmers from Kabati sub-location who are in the program were involved in the demonstration.

  

Sorghum is one of the value chain products under KCSAP.

  

Six wards in Laikipia County:

• Olmoran
• Salama
• Rumuruti
• Tigithi
• Ngobit and
• Segera

are currently undertaking the five-value chain products that includes beans, dairy cows, sheep, sorghum and poultry.

  

KALRO Katumani is the marketer. Such initiatives are geared towards making farming a profitable business.

  

(Source: CGL E-Newsletter Issue 0048)