Jacob Terwitte, a permaculture trainer, helps a farmer plant crops. Farmers can optimise their land use by embracing the food forest concept, as it is a viable agribusiness, where they can earn money throughout the year. PHOTO | RACHEL KIBUI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The farm is a sight to behold, with the farmer growing dozens of crops that include sweet potatoes, beans and vegetables such as black night shade.
There is also maize, sugar cane, castor oil plants, oranges, mangoes, and avocado trees at various stages of growth. Surrounding the farm are various trees.
Through the concept, one utilises space well including vertically, by growing climbers like passion fruits on the tall trees.
A food forest has seven levels, including a canopy characterised by fruits and nuts trees, low tree layer that has dwarf fruit trees while shrub layer has currants and berries.
A drive to Lake Elementaita, off the Nakuru-Naivasha highway, is breath-taking.
The scenic view of the lake, coupled with lush green vegetation that stretches yonder, gives one peace of mind.
