Climate change causes drop in Kenyan potato production

The crop that used to thrive in the Sub-County that accounts for over 40 percent of Nakuru's production of at least 2,500,000 tons annually is declining at an alarming rate. This has resulted in a loss of livelihoods, as a majority of families in Molo Sub-County, depend on potato farming as their primary source of food and income. Sources say climate change is a reality and has affected agriculture, crop cycle and production of staple food crops in Molo Sub-County such as maize, potato and peas. The erratic weather patterns have left this agriculture rich region food insecure and livelihoods of thousands of residents threatened. Other challenges potato farmers in Molo Sub-County are grappling with include lack of certified seed, lack of ...