-Acts as safety net.-Source of food security and nutrition.
-Source of cash income.
-Forms the foundation for infrastructure development.
-Forms the basis for social capital development.
-Depository of local and indigenous knowledge.
-Depository of genetic materials, pharmaceutical value and agro-biodiversity.
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Outline the main challenges leading to stagnant and declined agricultural productivity mostly in Central Kenya.
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February 4, 2019
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February 4, 2019
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February 4, 2019
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Discuss the role of sustainable agricultural practices in Kenya.
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February 4, 2019
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February 4, 2019
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February 4, 2019
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January 16, 2019
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January 16, 2019
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January 15, 2019
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January 15, 2019
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January 15, 2019
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January 11, 2019
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January 11, 2019
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January 11, 2019
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