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Fruitful farming amid droughts

Andrew Wasike
October 29, 2021

Farming in semi-arid regions like Muidabi, Kenya, is tough. But farmer Gabriel Mwangi Kariuki knows how to use his greenhouse to the fullest, even taking care of the irrigation himself.

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It has not rained for months in the semi-arid area of Muidabi, Kenya. There is no food for humans or pasture for animals.
But Gabriel Mwangi Kariuki is changing lives: He owns a few greenhouses, filled with luscious, juicy tomatoes.
His rain catchment system is vital: All his plants get a drop of water every 7 seconds.
Through an EU-funded project, the graduate in BSC information sciences learned about smart farming.
Gabriel believes there is a chance for the youth in agriculture.
Climate change is a problem, but Gabriel is ready to take up the challenge.

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