Physical requirements for irrigation farming in Kenya
Gently sloping land that allows flow of water by gravity Presence of permanent rivers that provide regular and abundant water supply Availability of extensive land for land-scale cultivation of crops Availability of soils rich in mineral nutrients to support a variety of crops. Black cotton soils that retain water for a long period Warm weather suitable for the growing of crops Some areas are semi-arid e.g. perkerra making it necessary to practice irrigation farming 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