Steps being taken to solve the problems facing Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme in Kenya

• Spraying of crops by using pesticides to avoid pests and diseases.
• Price control by government and production by quota system to avoid price fluctuation at the world market.
• Research on better rice varieties to increase production and quality.
• Applying fertilizers and manure to increase soil fertility and ensure high productivity.

• Use of herbicides to control weeds and reduce competition for soil nutrients.
• Weather studies are emphasized to reduce effects of weather destruction.
• Diversification of agriculture to reduce over reliance on rice growing e.g. introduction of cotton and peas.
• Encouraging mechanization to solve the problem of labour shortage especially during harvesting.
• Acquiring loans from banks to provide large capital base for farm operations.

• De-silting and dredging of canals to control floods and ensure proper flow of water.

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