SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS FACING FARMERS AT KILOMBERO IRRIGATION SCHEME
Steps being taken to solve the problems Spraying of crops by using pesticides to avoid pests and diseases. Price control by government and production by quota system to avoid price fluctuation at the world market. Research on better sugarcane varieties to increase production and quality. Applying fertilizers and manure to increase soil fertility and ensure high productivity. Use of herbicides to control weeds and reduce competition for soil nutrients. Controlling fire outbreaks by living bare land between plots (patching) to stop fire from spreading. Diversification of agriculture to reduce over reliance on sugarcane growing e.g. introduction of ranching. Encouraging mechanization to solve the problem of labour shortage especially during harvesting. Acquiring loans from banks to provide large capital base for farm operations. De-silting and dredging of canals to control floods and ensure proper flow of water. Construction of feeder roads and railways within the scheme to improve ...