GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The following Economic activities carried out in equatorial climate regions Due to the existence of dense forests, wildlife conservation has been made possible and this attracts tourists. Equatorial climate has also favoured the existence of numerous water bodies giving rise to fishing activities. The dense vegetation in equatorial regions harbours wild animals making hunting possible. The dense forests due to heavy rainfall and hot temperatures experienced in that region have favored lumbering activities e.g. in Mabira forest. Agriculture and forest products existing in equatorial region have made industrial growth possible. Growing of perennial crops like coffee, palm oil, cocoa and tea due to heavy rainfall received throughout the year. Charcoal burning due to existence of dense forest cover. Food gathering e.g. passion fruits due to thick forests with fertile and dump grounds. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRA...

  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...