🌾🌿Crop Selection for ASAL Regions: A Guide from Ambokili Farm

A picture of a farmer at Ambokili Farm in the groundnuts field. The picture is symbolic of the crops that do well in ASAL areas, Ambokili Farm being a case study. Crop Selection for ASAL Regions: A Guide from Ambokili Farm Sorghum: Highly drought tolerant and versatile for food, fodder, and industrial use. * Millet: Drought-resistant with high nutritional value. * Groundnuts: Improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. * Watermelon: Heat-tolerant with high market demand. * Dragon Fruit: Thrives in hot, dry climates with high nutritional and market value. * Onions: Adaptable to various soils and require minimal water. * Tomatoes: Thrive with efficient irrigation and high market demand. * Beans: Improve soil fertility and can be intercropped with cereals.

We work in Kimana, Kajiado, Kenya to help the local community restore semi-arid land through organic farming to reverse environmental degradation. One of the most critical components of successful farming in Arid and Semi-arid Areas (ASAL) is selecting the right crops. Understanding ASAL Conditions Arid and semi-arid lands are characterized by low rainfall, high temperatures, […]

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