GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Provision of technical and financial assistance to fish farmers by the Ministry of Livestock . Setting up demonstration farms/hatcheries to sensitize on proper management of fish farms through the Lake Basin Development Authority. The government’s food policy encourages communities fish to set up fish farms/embrace fish eating culture..  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 ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN

  Importance of nomadic pastoralism to the economy of KENYA Source of human food with valuable proteins e.g. milk, meat/beef, and blood. It is a source of income to the pastoralists by selling farm products hence improving their standards of living. It is a source of employment e.g. through trade hence providing a livelihood for many people. It is a source of government revenue for setting up roads through taxing livestock transporters and dairy factories. The government earns foreign exchange used for setting up hospitals by exporting animal products e.g. hides and skins. It has helped to diversify the economy of KENYA hence ensuring constant capital inflow and reduced dependency on crop growing. Nomadic pastoralism has provided raw materials for industries that provide jobs e.g. meat packers and the leather tanning industry. It has helped to put idle land into use hence reducing resource wastage Animals are used as beasts of burden e.g. for transport and for pulling ox-plows ...

  Role of Wheat to the Economies Kenya and Canada Has promoted the development of related industries such as bakery, alcohol manufacturing, etc. It saves some foreign exchange. It creates employment in farms, processing, and other related industries. Provides income to farmers, and traders which alleviate poverty and also raise the standard of living. In Canada , it has led to the improvement of infrastructure in growing areas to ease the transportation of wheat. RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENT, COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENT AND THE PROBLEM FACING ENVIRONMENT Five (5) Advantages of questionnaire as data collection tool in research 5 DISADVANTAGES OF ROAD TRANSPORT 10 FACTORS THAT AFFECT OCEAN SALINITY CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF OCEAN BREEZE AND SEA BREEZE PLATE TECTONICS THEORY EXPLAINED 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK FARMING Characteristics of tropical northern climate 12 FACTORS THAT FAVOURED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ASWA...

  It is a Source of beef for local consumption. Beef farming earns the country foreign exchange from exporting beef product and livestock. It a source of employment e.g in beef farms and processing plants. Farmers earn income from the sale of livestock thus raising their living standards. Beef farming has led to growth of industries e.g meat canning and freezing industries. Some by-products like hides are raw materials in the leather industry. Shoe manufacturing companies such as Bata shoe-company at Limuru uses these hides. RELATED POSTS IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE     7 CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUATORIAL CLIMATE    7 ADVANTAGES OF WETLANDS     7 FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS WASTING    5 CONDITIONS FOR EXISTENCE OF CORAL REEFS    3 TYPES OF WEATHERING AND THEIR PROCESSES    6 LANDFORMS OF HIGHLANDS GLACIATION CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF OCEAN BREEZE AND SEA BREEZE PLATE TECTONICS THEORY EXPLAINED 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCI...

   Similarities Both countries keep similar breeds of beef cattle e.g. Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, shorthorn, etc. In both countries, the beef cattle are kept in ranches that are scientifically managed Both countries keep local and exotic breeds Beef products are for local consumption in both countries. Beef farming is mainly practiced on the extensive undulating landscape Differences In Kenya , beef farming is carried out by both pastoralists and commercial ranches whereas in Argentina, beef farming is done on extensive ranches Kenya has inadequate/lack adequate pastures for grazing beef cattle while Argentina has extensive natural pasture in the pampas In Kenya, beef farming is done on a small scale/less mechanized while in Argentina, beef farming is heavily mechanized and done on a large scale. Argentina has ahigh local market for beef while inkenya the market is limited. Farmers in Argentina has more access to capital needed for beef farming while in Kenya the farmers hav...

  Wheat growing in Canada is more mechanized leading to higher production than in Kenya More capital is available in Canada enabling farmers to sustain production Farmers in Canada are more experienced due to long history of wheat production than in Kenya Advanced scientific research in Canada enables the production of higher yielding seeds/better farm inputs/control of pests and diseases/overcome limitations of weather Wheat farmers in Canada specialize in wheat production while in Kenya, farmers practice mixed farming In Canada, there are more extensive tracts of land suitable for wheat growing than in Kenya. 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 ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FA...

  It is a major source of raw material for local horticultural industries e.g. fruit canning, manufacture of vegetable oils thus stimulating industrialization and other related industries such as freight services, pesticides and banking services. Export of flowers, fruits and vegetables earns foreign exchange Creation of employment opportunities since it provides a source of income to farmers hence raising their living standards. It has stimulated expansion and development of transport infrastructure through construction of roads and airports to facilitate the delivery of horticulture products to various markets. It has ensured effective/maximum use of land and even reclamation of swampy areas 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 CO...