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In this lesson we are going to discuss about Wheat Farming in Kenya and Canada

Answer Text:
Wheat Farming in Kenya and Canada
Kenya
Wheat was introduced in Kenya by Lord Delamere around Nakuru.
Main Growing Areas
a) Uasin Gishu District
b) Nakuru
c) Narok
d) Laikipia
e) Trans Nzoia
f) Nyandarua
g) Timau
h) Mweiga in Nyeri

General Conditions Favouring Wheat growing
a) Average temperatures not to exceed 20◦c or fall below 6◦c.
b) Gently sloping landscape for proper drainage and allow use of machines.
c) Warmth during early periods of growth and sunny dry conditions in later stages for harvesting.
d) Rainfall of between 305- 1015mm annually.
e) Grows best on light clay soils because they are stiff and give plant firm support.

Factors Favouring Wheat Growing in Kenya
Physical Conditions
a) Warm temperatures in growing areas of 15-20◦c at least for three months which promotes growth of wheat and
protects it against frost.
b) Moderate rainfall of 1800- 1270mm which promotes growth of wheat.
c) High altitude of growing areas of 1500-2900m which reduces incidences by high humidity.
d) Deep fertile volcanic soils which lead to high production.
e) Gently or fairly level land for proper drainage and to allow mechanisation.
Human Factors
a) Adequate labour for planting, weeding, application of fertilizers etc.
b) Availability of transport facilities such as lorries and tractors to transport grains from the fields to the store and then to buying centres.

Canada
The main growing areas are the following Prairie Provinces:
a) Alberta
b) Saskatchewan
c) British Columbia
d) Ontario
e) Manitoba