How to reap big with smart inter-cropping

Caleb Omolo tends to plants in his farm. The permaculture farmer is projecting a harvest worth more than Sh4 million in the next one year. Photo: Stanley Ongwae

As he maneuvers his way through a canopy of pigeon peas and passion fruits, he stumbles upon four ripe fruits. He picks them and welcomes his guests to taste the sweetness of his farm.

Next to the patch of pigeon peas and passion fruits are three banana trees just about to flower. An averagely raised contour surrounds the banana trees. He calls this a “banana circle”.