How did settlers contribute to the development of agriculture in Kenya during the colonial period in Kenya?

      

Discuss settlers’ contribution to the development of agriculture during the colonial period in Kenya.

  

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John
1. Colonial government boosted local production through increased import duties

2. Studied on the improvement of soil fertility

3. Carried out scientific research on various animal and crop diseases e.g. East Coast Fever

4. New varieties of livestock breeds were introduced e.g. sheep, goats, dairy cattle

5. Introduced mechanization in farming where tractors replaced ox-drawn ploughs

6. There was increased use of fertilizers and more research centres were established

7. Organised agricultural shows throughout Kenya.
johnmulu answered the question on January 28, 2017 at 07:15


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