HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW BIODIVERSITY OF THE RANGELANDS AND ECO-TOURISM ACTIVITIES

Postgraduate and undergraduate pursuing BSc in Management and BSc in Management of Agro-ecosystems and Environments in this department on18th March, 2022 visited Nairobi National Park. The objectives of the field trip was to 1) Assist the students to understand better the concept of biodiversity 2) expose students to biodiversity of the Rangelands (ASALS), 3) Expose students to key concepts of Biodiversity conservation for tourism development in Kenya.

REGISTER! REGISTER ! AFRICAN ROADS TO SUSTAINABLE AGROECOLOGY COURSE

Africa consists of a massive network of infinitely many tiny paths that collectively go everywhere, but in any one place only the locals know where each path leads. This ‘African roads’ concept forms a good analogy for the agroecological approach needed for sustainable human cultivation on the continent. Instead of a few blanket solutions that are uniformly applied, a variety of techniques needs to be tailored to the local environment, knowledge, and peoples.

STUDENTS EXPOSED TO ORCHARD FRUIT FARMING THROUGH CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE

Postgraduate and undergraduate students and staff from department of LARMAT on 12th March, 2022 visited KISIMA orchard farm located in the agro-ecological zones of Mwala- Machakos County. The Fruit orchards consist of Citrus sinensis (Pixel orange),  Red Lady F1  pawpaws, Persea americana,  Musa spp.  and are established under Conservation Agriculture. While observing climate smart agriculture “I farm without Irrigation” Says the farmer.