GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The most commonly used draught animals are oxen/bulls, others are horses, donkeys, camel etc They are used to in plough/prepare farms, transport goods etc Advantages of energy from draught animals Readily available all over the world. Maintenance of animals is cheap – require only food and water. Animals are flexible i.e. can go through areas that are inaccessible by other transport means e.g. roads/railway. Some animals can be used in ASALs Disadvantages of energy from draught animals Prone to diseases and fatigue. Work that can be done by animals is restricted to rural areas. Work that can be done by the animals is limited – they tire quickly RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVI...

  Similarities Mechanization is done in both the countries - sowing and harvesting It is done on a large scale in both the countries In both countries wheat is grown in areas with gentle sloping. Wheat farming is favoured by a dry sunny spell for harvesting in both countries. Problems experienced in both countries are the same. Differences In Kenya, wheat farming is less mechanized while in Canada it is less mechanized In Kenya, wheat farming is mainly for local consumption while in Canada wheat farming is done mainly for export In Kenya, wheat farmers do mixed farming alongside wheat production whereas in Canada, the farmers are specialized in wheat farming. There is more government support towards wheat farming in Canada through incentives and subsidies while in Kenya these are lacking. There are more extensive tracts of land suitable for wheat farming in Canada than in Kenya. Wheat farming in Canada benefits from more advanced scientific research which is not available in Kenya....

  Sugarcane is a coarse perennial grass belonging to the Saccharum family. It was introduced in Kenya in 1902 by an Australian farmer whereby commercial growing began in Miwani, Kibos, and Ramisi. Main Growing Areas Nyanza: Muhoroni, Miwani, Chemilil and Awendo. Coastal: Ramisi. Western: Mumias, Nzoia, Kabras, Nambele Conditions Favouring Sugarcane growing (requirements) Physical High temperatures(21◦c-27◦C) High and well-distributed rainfall (1200-1500 mm annually). Dry and sunny weather during harvesting to increase sugar accumulation in the cane. Fertile and well-drained soils. Undulating land for machinery to be used and for easier transportation of cane to factories. Altitude between sea level and 1600 m. Human Requirements Abundant labour for planting, weeding, cutting, and loading onto trucks. Good transport infrastructure for sugarcane to reach the factory within a week after harvesting. Location of processing factories within the growing areas for quick processing of sug...