Managing Fragmentation of Agricultural Land for Livelihood Security in Kenya

Abstract

Key Messages

• Rural agricultural land size is rapidly diminishing due to sub-division among heirs and is a threat to food and livelihood security.
• Every farming system should have a minimum household land size based on ecological potential, type of enterprise and household needs.
• Clustered (nucleated) and high-rise human settlements should be encouraged in rural areas to conserve agricultural land and reduce the cost of infrastructure.