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Mwea Rice & Irrigation Study Visit

Learn about rice production, irrigation systems and value chains in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.

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Mwea Rice & Irrigation Study Visit
PURPOSEFUL EXPLORATION

What to explore

The Mwea Irrigation Scheme is a major rice-growing area in Kirinyaga County. A tailored study visit can explore canal management, crop production, mechanisation, irrigation governance and processing value chains.

Programme focus

Possible learning topics include rice farming, irrigation infrastructure, farmer organisations, crop handling and processing. Tours require approval from relevant host organisations and cannot be represented as confirmed until arrangements are made.

Programme notes

Site visits, meeting requests, accessibility, seasonal suitability and admission arrangements are subject to confirmation. Photographs are illustrative or independently sourced, not proof of a previous Know Africa-organized visit.