Producing under change
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Farming methods that improve soil, raise yields and cope with drought.
Development challenge
Traditional cropping under Kenyan climate variability degrades soils, depletes water and locks smallholders into low-value staples.
HDIC approach
HDIC deploys regenerative agronomy — cover cropping, agroforestry, conservation tillage, integrated soil-fertility management and drought-tolerant varieties — paired with digital extension.
Key interventions
- ◆Regenerative agronomy protocols
- ◆Drought-tolerant seed systems
- ◆Agroforestry and cover cropping
- ◆Digital farmer extension
Expected outcomes
- ◆Improved yield and stability
- ◆Restored soil organic matter
- ◆Diversified household nutrition and income