Glossary

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Cash Crops

Cash crops are plants grown for their commercial value rather than for use by the grower. These crops are primarily grown for selling in...

Climate

The average weather conditions in a region over long periods, typically observed over months to millennia, described by statistics like mean temperatures and rainfall.

Climate change

Climate change refers to the long-term shifts in global or regional climate patterns, primarily attributed to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide and...

Climate Resilience

Climate resilience refers to the ability of a system, community, or individual to adapt and withstand the impacts of climate change. It involves preparing...

Coffee

Coffee is a key agricultural product made from the roasted seeds, or beans, of the coffee plant. It is one of Kenya’s most significant...

Colibacillosis

Colibacillosis (Coliform infections) refers to bacterial infections caused by strains of the Escherichia coli organism. These infections can vary greatly in severity, ranging from...

Conservation Agriculture

Conservation agriculture (CA) is a farming approach that aims to conserve soil and water resources, enhance crop productivity, and improve the sustainability of agricultural...

Cooperatives

A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned...

Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops sequentially on the same land to improve soil health, reduce pest and weed...