Overall goal

To contribute to the reduction of rural poverty and food insecurity of smallholders, by developing their economic potential. This development goal will be pursued through:

1. The graduation of smallholder farmers to commercially oriented, post-production management practices and market linkages for targeted value chains.
2. The empowerment of County governments and communities to manage their natural resources sustainably and consensually and to build their resilience to climate change.

Project Objective

The project aims to co-locate the LDSF field surveys with the household surveys and

collaborate and communicate with the stakeholders. It will identify and measure key indicators of land and soil health in order to establish a baseline and to monitor changes over time within the KCEP-CRAL project area.

Activities

1. Develop survey methodology detailing study design, methodology, tools, work plan and timelines documented
2. Procure of assorted LDSF Field Survey equipment
3. Conduct five LDSF surveys across the KCEP-CRAL action areas
4. Process, analyse and document the soil samples   
5. Conduct Earth Observation-based assessment of biophysical indicators over time
6. Conduct capacity development opportunities with members of the PCU M&E staff and Government counterparts on LDSF field methodology
7. Share outputs and data from the LDSF

Project website: https://www.kcepcral.go.ke/about-us/programme-area/