It involved farmers from Nakuru and Kitale Districts in Rift Valley province, Bungoma and Busia Districts in Western Province, and Embu District in Eastern Province. The visit lasted for one week during which various farmers and farmer groups were visited. Zero grazing system, which is a common practice in Taita Taveta, is a good and intensive way of utilizing livestock products. It was mentioned that in areas like Kitale where the individual pieces of land holdings are larger, the animals are left to roam about which makes it difficult to collect the manure. They also use more energy browsing and the milk production is reduced.
Fish provide a cheap source of protein for the family.
It is also a good way of diversifying the farm production. The soils in Embu would offer better opportunities for fish ponds since they are clay type and would hold the water better. However, this activity has not been started there yet. Activities of trees, soil and water conservation are better than in most parts of the country. This has raised the living standards of the people as these resources are used sustainably reducing the time used to fetch firewood, water and raise crops.