Policy options for building resilience of crop production under climate change

Timely interventions and support to farmers are urgently required to mitigate these events. Given the national economic, food security, nutritional and health importance of crop production, there is an opportunity for national policies on agriculture and climate change to support a more robust and resilient future for Kenya’s food production

Policy actions for building resilience of fisheries development in a changing climate

The fisheries sub-sector in Kenya plays an important role in the national economy. It is an important source of food, nutritional security, employment and foreign exchange. The fisheries and aquaculture sector in Kenya contributes about 0.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). It is estimated that the sector employs 500,000 people directly, and supports about two million people indirectly, working as fishers, traders, processors, suppliers and merchants of fishing accessories and their dependents

Strengthening education, extension and training to accelerate climate resilience and low carbon development in the agriculture sector

The dynamic nature of climate and its impacts on agriculture is rendering most of the existing adaptation and coping strategies unsupportive in many regions. Recent studies on economic sectors (including agriculture) across institutions and 24 counties have established the following: a widened gap between skills possessed by youth and those required by the job market; inadequate technical skills and knowledge on climate change and climate-smart technologies by the extension service providers; climate change has not been adequately integrated into Kenya’s formal agricultural education, extension and training systems such as the Kenya School of Agriculture (KSA), Agricultural Technology Development Centres (ATDCs), Agricultural Training Centres (ATCs) and Agriculture Technical Vocational Education and Training (ATVET); the existing policies and strategies for capacity building for the agriculture sector have limited provisions for promoting climate resilient and low carbon development solutions. These calls for integration of climate change into the formal education, extension and training systems; equipping the training institutions to facilitate adoption of climate-smart innovations; capacity building of the extension service providers to enhance utilization and adaptation of the appropriate support agricultural technologies, innovations and climate-smart farming practices

Policy actions for building resilience of livestock production under climate change

Livestock production is a major agricultural activity in Kenya, with the livestock sector contributing 30-40% of agricultural GDP and about 12% to the national GDP. The livestock sub-sector further accounts for 30% of total marketed agricultural products and employs 50% of the total agriculture labour force. Cattle and small ruminants are of high importance in Kenya both in terms of human diets and livelihoods, while poultry is growing in importance. It is estimated that more than one third of Kenyan households keep at least one head of cattle and two-thirds keep at least one chicken

Soybean Value Chain: A Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach - An Extension Workers Manual

The manual is designed to assist the reader with information about soybean value chain and its management in times of climate change. It is comprised of six chapters of coordinated content as summarized below. First chapter of this manual is focused on the soybean and its development and also describes the status of soybean in Uganda and its significance. Chapter two introduces the concept of climate change and the three pillars of climate smart agriculture which are important for decision making in implementation of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and focuses on the major constraints to soybean production which are attributed to weather and climatic variations and how they impact productivity. Chapter three presents the climate resilient field management processes which begin with selection of the appropriate soybean variety to planting and pests which include insects, aphids, bugs, worms, and others; and diseases such as fusarium root rot and their management a0nd control methods including integrated pest management prioritizing biological control and organic substances. The safe use of agrochemicals is recommended as a last option. Chapter four describes the best post-harvest management practices and technologies with some illustrations for emphasis. Chapter five introduces the component of record keeping and calculation of profits and losses and shows potential for generating a gross income per acre. The manual integrates a gender component and maps out its interaction with CSA to support users in appreciation of gender responsiveness in implementation of CSA interventions and planning for capacity enhancement. For instance, early postharvest handling is done by women and as such, tools, knowledge, and skills for the same would ensure women are largely involved. It is critical for the users of the manuals to appreciate the dynamism of this information and make provision for adjustments based on the setting and the times. The manual concludes by presenting an array of environmental restoration practices which are key in climate smart agriculture

Kenya County Climate Risk Profile: Turkana County

“This study is the product of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives of Kenya (MoALFC), with assistance from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Consultative Group on International Research (CGIAR) Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS), as part of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP), supported by the World Bank (WB). The document has been developed under the coordination of Evan Girvetz (Alliance of Bioversity-CIAT) and John Kimani (National Project Coordinator, NARIGP), under the technical leadership of Stephanie Jaquet and Caroline Mwongera with contributions from (in alphabetical order): Harold A.E. Achicanoy, Alejandra Esquivel, Aniruddha Ghosh, Jonathan Gichuru, Dorcas Jalang’o, Stella Kasura, Ivy Kinyua, Victor Mugo, Jessica Mukiri, Wilson Nguru, Fridah Nyakundi, Ruth Odhiambo, Julian Ramirez-Villegas”County Climate Risk Profiles are a key tool to guide climate smart agriculture (CSA) investments and priorities at the county level in Kenya. These documents provide analyses of the underlying causes of vulnerability and on-going and potential climate change adaptation strategies. They also provide a snapshot of the enabling environment for building resilience by providing a synthesis of the policy, institutional and governance context. Complementary materials such as map books and annexes for productivity of major agricultural commodities, climate analysis, adaptation options, and methodological details are also provided

Kenya County Climate Risk Profile: Trans Nzoia County

“This study is the product of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives of Kenya (MoALFC), with assistance from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Consultative Group on International Research (CGIAR) Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS), as part of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP), supported by the World Bank (WB). The document has been developed under the coordination of Evan Girvetz (Alliance of Bioversity-CIAT) and John Kimani (National Project Coordinator, NARIGP), under the technical leadership of Stephanie Jaquet and Caroline Mwongera with contributions from (in alphabetical order): Harold A.E. Achicanoy, Alejandra Esquivel, Aniruddha Ghosh, Jonathan Gichuru, Dorcas Jalang’o, Stella Kasura, Ivy Kinyua, Victor Mugo, Jessica Mukiri, Wilson Nguru, Fridah Nyakundi, Ruth Odhiambo, Julian Ramirez-Villegas”County Climate Risk Profiles are a key tool to guide climate smart agriculture (CSA) investments and priorities at the county level in Kenya. These documents provide analyses of the underlying causes of vulnerability and on-going and potential climate change adaptation strategies. They also provide a snapshot of the enabling environment for building resilience by providing a synthesis of the policy, institutional and governance context. Complementary materials such as map books and annexes for productivity of major agricultural commodities, climate analysis, adaptation options, and methodological details are also provide

Kenya County Climate Risk Profile: Samburu County

“This study is the product of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives of Kenya (MoALFC), with assistance from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Consultative Group on International Research (CGIAR) Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS), as part of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP), supported by the World Bank (WB). The document has been developed under the coordination of Evan Girvetz (Alliance of Bioversity-CIAT) and John Kimani (National Project Coordinator, NARIGP), under the technical leadership of Stephanie Jaquet and Caroline Mwongera with contributions from (in alphabetical order): Harold A.E. Achicanoy, Alejandra Esquivel, Aniruddha Ghosh, Jonathan Gichuru, Dorcas Jalang’o, Stella Kasura, Ivy Kinyua, Victor Mugo, Jessica Mukiri, Wilson Nguru, Fridah Nyakundi, Ruth Odhiambo, Julian Ramirez-Villegas”County Climate Risk Profiles are a key tool to guide climate smart agriculture (CSA) investments and priorities at the county level in Kenya. These documents provide analyses of the underlying causes of vulnerability and on-going and potential climate change adaptation strategies. They also provide a snapshot of the enabling environment for building resilience by providing a synthesis of the policy, institutional and governance context. Complementary materials such as map books and annexes for productivity of major agricultural commodities, climate analysis, adaptation options, and methodological details are also provided

Kenya County Climate Risk Profile: Kitui County

“This study is the product of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives of Kenya (MoALFC), with assistance from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Consultative Group on International Research (CGIAR) Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS), as part of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP), supported by the World Bank (WB). The document has been developed under the coordination of Evan Girvetz (Alliance of Bioversity-CIAT) and John Kimani (National Project Coordinator, NARIGP), under the technical leadership of Stephanie Jaquet and Caroline Mwongera with contributions from (in alphabetical order): Harold A.E. Achicanoy, Alejandra Esquivel, Aniruddha Ghosh, Jonathan Gichuru, Dorcas Jalang’o, Stella Kasura, Ivy Kinyua, Victor Mugo, Jessica Mukiri, Wilson Nguru, Fridah Nyakundi, Ruth Odhiambo, Julian Ramirez-Villegas”County Climate Risk Profiles are a key tool to guide climate smart agriculture (CSA) investments and priorities at the county level in Kenya. These documents provide analyses of the underlying causes of vulnerability and on-going and potential climate change adaptation strategies. They also provide a snapshot of the enabling environment for building resilience by providing a synthesis of the policy, institutional and governance context. Complementary materials such as map books and annexes for productivity of major agricultural commodities, climate analysis, adaptation options, and methodological details are also provided

Kenya County Climate Risk Profile: Bungoma Count

“This study is the product of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives of Kenya (MoALFC), with assistance from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Consultative Group on International Research (CGIAR) Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS), as part of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP), supported by the World Bank (WB). The document has been developed under the coordination of Evan Girvetz (Alliance of Bioversity-CIAT) and John Kimani (National Project Coordinator, NARIGP), under the technical leadership of Stephanie Jaquet and Caroline Mwongera with contributions from (in alphabetical order): Harold A.E. Achicanoy, Alejandra Esquivel, Aniruddha Ghosh, Jonathan Gichuru, Dorcas Jalang’o, Stella Kasura, Ivy Kinyua, Victor Mugo, Jessica Mukiri, Wilson Nguru, Fridah Nyakundi, Ruth Odhiambo, Julian Ramirez-Villegas”County Climate Risk Profiles are a key tool to guide climate smart agriculture (CSA) investments and priorities at the county level in Kenya. These documents provide analyses of the underlying causes of vulnerability and on-going and potential climate change adaptation strategies. They also provide a snapshot of the enabling environment for building resilience by providing a synthesis of the policy, institutional and governance context. Complementary materials such as map books and annexes for productivity of major agricultural commodities, climate analysis, adaptation options, and methodological details are also provided