1. Where does one get technical back-stopping when employing CA in farming?

(i) District extension staff in areas where CA is being or has been implemented, and (ii) ACT regional office in Nairobi Kenya

2. In what ways is CA farming different from conventional farming?

Conservation agriculture means less work because it is not necessary to plough the soil and weed as many times. It suppresses weeds and reduces erosion. It improves the soil structure, ability to retain water, organic matter content and fertility. All these lead to higher and more stable yields

3. Why has CA farming not been widely adopted in Africa and Kenya in particular?-

Conservation Agriculture is not widely adopted due to a number of challenges as outlined in the section under “Challenges in Practicing CA” above.

4. What equipment does one need to practice CA?

Depending on the level of mechanization you can use hand tools, animal drawn equipment or tractor mounted machinery

5. Where does one get CA farming equipments in various geographical locations in the country?
Local manufacturers, artisans, and Stockists-refer to manufacturer data base for contact details

6. Can CA be practiced under all farming conditions?
Yes, however, pre-treatment operation might be required to adapt the micro-conditions (soil pH, topography, soil compaction)

7. Which efficiency aspects are inherent in adopting CA
Yes, reduced labor (by up to 70%), enhanced moisture conservation, conservation of biodiversity, carbon sequestration

8. Can weeds be controlled without using herbicides in CA? How?
Yes, smothering through biological control; shallow mechanical weeding, mulching,

9. What is the relationship between water harvesting and CA?

CA enhances in-situ water infiltration and retention of soil moisture
Can Government extension systems support training on CA?
Yes in areas where capacity of the extension staff has been built
How can CA benefit vulnerable people e.g. women and children, HIV/AIDS patients, youths?
Through labour reduction, availability of water, variety of fresh produce such as nutrient-rich African Leafy Vegetables (conservation of bio-diversity)
How can soil cover be maintained in farms integrated with livestock production?
Through paddocks and live fences