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BAMWENDA: A CASE OF IMPROVING SMALLHOLDER FARMER ADOPTION OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE Laban Bamwenda, 46, is a resident of Irobe village, Pachwa parish, Pachwa sub-county, Kibaale district. He recalls how he came to develop interest in agriculture, “I was raised by a single mother, so at the age
and flooding at Wallingford Hospital, Oxfordshire. A train derailed in a landslip near Watford Junction, injuring two people. The image below shows lightning strikes from a thunderstorm overnight 13 to 14 September at Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Image courtesy fotohebden. Weather data The analysis chart
in – this could also be a forecast of the impacts of the weather that affect that particular user, e.g. a sailor may want to know if there have been any boating accidents at sea due to storms or other adverse weather As the pairs are creating their storyboards, remind them to consider their end user
spell,” he said. As people in Kakamega wait for the rains to come, others have been using Echoka’s portable water tank trailer to fetch water for irrigation especially for vegetable gardens, while others use the same to fetch water for construction among other uses, earning the farmer up to $100
Average spring temperatures across the UK have risen by approximately 1 °C over the last few decades according to data released by the Met Office, but gardeners are urged to take note that spring frosts can still pose a threat.
in average spring temperatures, he said: “Within many people’s lifetimes, spring in the UK has become appreciably warmer. The average spring temperature across the UK has risen by about 1 °C and the number of days recording grass frost has fallen slightly, particularly for Scotland. “Although the number
in the forecast for the next few days. “Springtime frosts are a particular threat to gardeners who will be concerned about the impacts on tender plants.” Guy Barter is the Chief Horticultural Advisor at the RHS. He said: “Frosty weather at this time of year is always a worry for gardeners as fruit
on the time available and ability of the group you’re working with, you might want to only give one or two cards, this will make the activity easier and quicker). Be mindful that some cards are specific to a location (i.e. beach lifeguard). Ask each group to look at the data on their ‘weather data card
of the weather could be on the individual or their business, suitable outdoor activities, weather warnings) • The forecast for the time period their target audience is interested in – this could also be a forecast of the impacts of the weather that affect that particular user, e.g. a sailor may want
the forecast on student radio.” By the time he began an MSc in Applied Meteorology and Climatology at the University of Birmingham, Anthony knew he wanted to explore how the weather impacts everyday life. So, after adding a PhD in air quality, he joined the Met Office in 2001. Making a difference When working
awareness to the communities in the area to plant trees in their compounds and garden boundaries in order to reduce dependence on the existing natural forest reserves. Modern Water and Soil conservation practices are used during the wet and dry seasons and the advisories provided in the Seasonal
