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JanIn Ombasa, rural Kenya, Eunice Achieng, a mother of four, once relied on maize and beans, a few chickens and a cow just to keep the family going. But, as the climate changed and the soil became less fertile, costs rose, yields and profits fell. To survive, she had to work as a casual labourer on other people’s farms.
Things began to change when Eunice joined a Hand in Hand. Through training and group support, she learned how to rebuild her farm using regenerative agriculture and how to make smarter financial decisions.
Today, Eunice’s farm looks very different. Composting has helped to restore the farm’s soil and reduced the need for commercial fertiliser. Cover crops help retain moisture and keep the soil cool during hot spells, while mulching and minimum tillage protect and rebuild soil structure.
Intercropping and crop rotation have diversified yields and disrupted pest and disease cycles. A range of fruit trees provide shade, better nutrition for the family and a more resilient farm ecosystem.
Poultry now provide regular income, eggs for the household and manure for composting.
Today the farm is thriving and the impact on family life striking. Eunice no longer works on other people’s farms – she and Erick work together on their own farm, sharing tasks according to their strengths. The whole family now enjoys three meals a day, school fees are covered and they are planning to expand their home.
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