Increasing livelihood through use of adapted crop varieties-case study from a semiarid region of East Kenya

摘要

Livelihood status, smallholder farming, and climate change are directly interconnected in sub-Sahara Africa. Simulations predict that yields of main crops will decrease and will be negatively impacted due to climate change within the next 30-40 years. The results of a simulation and survey about land use management and demography reveal the competitiveness of drought adapted pearl millet varieties concerning yields and the potential impact on sustainable smallholder farming in a semiarid region of Kenya. We highlight the ability of adapted crops to improve livelihood through increased income generation and food security with the help of optimized farm management.