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In this lesson we are going to discuss about the comparison of wheat farming in Kenya and Canada

Answer Text:
Comparison
Similarities
- There is mechanisation in both countries.
- There are extensive farms in both countries.
- There is a dry sunny spell in both countries.
- Both countries experience the problem of pests and diseases.
- Wheat in both countries is grown in areas with gently sloping terrain.
- Wheat growing in both countries is affected by climatic hazards.

Differences
- In Kenya wheat is grown in highlands while in Canada it’s grown in lowlands.
- In Kenya wheat is consumed locally while in Canada most of it is for export.
- Kenya experiences wheat shortage while Canada experiences overproduction.
- Canadian farmers specialise while Kenyan farmers carry out mixed farming.
- In Canada all work is mechanized while in Kenya there is usage of human labour.
- Kenya has no incentives such as subsidies such as in Canada.
- In Kenya farming is all year round but Canada experiences winters.
- In Kenya farming is carried out on plateaus while in Canada it’s on plains.
- Canada produces more wheat grain than Kenya.
- Kenya grows spring wheat while Canada grows both spring and winter wheat.