Other arid and semi-arid regions such as Turkana should embrace the same and take advantage of irrigation schemes to reduce their dependence on aid and relief food support. According to Food and Agriculture Organisation, locusts have already destroyed crops on 70,000ha (175,000 acres) in Somalia and Ethiopia, threatening food supplies in both countries in the worst such invasion in 20 years. SEE ALSO :Quality inputs key to making Kenya food secureAnother way could also be equipping residents with skills and knowledge to fight pests and diseases. Ignorance is one of the major reasons why the locusts were a big shocker to the farmers in that region. This is a good way to achieving the Big Four agenda on food security.

Source: Standard Digital January 13, 2020 06:33 UTC