Nyandarua farmers adopt upland Dasheen arrowroot to protect wetlands

Farmers in Kenya’s Nyandarua are adopting Dasheen, an arrowroot variety suited to upland cultivation that requires less water. The shift is helping growers earn more while reducing the strain farming places on vulnerable wetlands. It offers an example of how crop choices can support rural livelihoods alongside environmental conservation.

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