By Jackline Mauta Soil erosion is quietly eating away at Africa’s farms, carrying off tonnes of nutritious top soil every rainy season. For smallholder farmers, this is more than a natural hazard . it’s a direct threat to food security and livelihoods. FIPS Africa is working with communities to tackle this challenge head-on, promoting sustainable…

By Jackline Mauta Across western Kenya, a silent crisis has been unfolding beneath the soil. Thousands of smallholder farmers have continued to invest in quality seed and fertilizer, yet their yields keep falling. The challenge, as it turns out, isn’t mismanagement . It is the soil itself, quietly shifting in ways that undermine crop performance.…

By Jackline Mauta Dairy farming is a vital source of income and nutrition for many smallholder farmers in western Kenya; however, low milk yields caused by poor-quality fodder remain a common challenge. For years, farmers have relied on traditional Napier grass and other local fodder varieties that often lack sufficient protein to support optimal milk…