"With my 20 acres of land, I am able to grow grass that I now use to feed my cattle and also sell to other farmers who come to buy."
With over 100 acres of land, Mary Musyoka, along with her supportive husband, is one of the exceptional farmers in Makueni, Kenya, who have overcome the challenges of climate change in their region by implementing rainwater harvesting practices.
She explains that she uses this water for irrigation and for her cattle to drink.
Given that Makueni is one of the hottest counties in Kenya, such practices are essential for managing the unpredictable weather patterns and maximizing food production for both household consumption and commercial sale.
With her abundant supply of grass, she has supplied pastoralists from Masai and other neighboring villages