Regenerating the future from the soil: Farmers in Kenya explore practices for more resilient agriculture
More than 400 farmers, local authorities, agricultural advisors, private sector companies, and partner organizations participated on May 6 and 7, 2026, in field days held in the villages of Kirangano and Gatinda, located in Embu County, eastern Kenya.
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Regenerating the future from the soil: Farmers in Kenya explore practices for more resilient agriculture
More than 400 farmers, local authorities, agricultural advisors, private sector companies, and partner organizations participated on May 6 and 7, 2026, in field days held in the villages of Kirangano and Gatinda, located in Embu County, eastern Kenya.
The field days, organized by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT as part of the Nourishing Minds and Soils: Regenerative Approaches to School Nutrition project funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, allowed participants to learn about, evaluate, and discuss regenerative agriculture practices aimed at improving soil health, strengthening crop resilience, and promoting more sustainable food systems in the face of climate change challenges.
In Embu County, where thousands of families depend on agriculture for food and income, the effects of soil degradation and increasing climate variability represent growing challenges for agricultural production. Due to the progressive depletion of natural resources, unpredictable rainfall, and the need to maintain crop productivity, farmers and organizations are exploring alternatives that enable food production in a more sustainable way. Among these, regenerative agriculture has gained attention for its potential to restore soil fertility, improve water retention, and strengthen the capacity of agricultural systems to adapt to changing climatic conditions.