Vetiver Grass Revitalizes Rural Kenya: A Locally Led Adaptation Story

Join us on an inspiring journey to meet small scale farmers thriving in a once degraded land! Discover how Vetiver grass has given new life to their farms, stabilizing the soil and preventing erosion. These resilient rural farmers share their incredible story of turning a "written-off" area into a fertile food-growing and livestock-keeping oasis. Watch along!
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[@gwang3103]

Vetiver is an amazing grass. Maybe when these communities are sufficiently back on their feet, they can also make perfumes or essential oils using the roots of the grass. Another source of income!

[@The-Conservation-Conversation]

Thank you for your wonderful suggestion! You're absolutely right, vetiver is an incredible grass with so many uses. . It's amazing to think about the endless possibilities that come from sustainable practices like these. Your feedback is truly appreciated. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@esthermuli7011]

Good information. Something to plant to manage soil érosion

[@The-Conservation-Conversation]

Thank you for your feedback , Esther. We are glad the content is helpful.

[@abdirahmankhalif-ee1bw]

How can I find seedlings ?

[@apostlerachelpilgrim8330]

Dry vetiver grass is also used to make mats, baskets etc.

[@The-Conservation-Conversation]

Absolutely, you're absolutely right! Dry vetiver grass has a wide range of practical uses, It's inspiring to see how communities can utilize every part of this versatile grass to create sustainable products. Thank you for sharing this valuable information! It's a testament to the resourcefulness of people and the incredible potential of natural materials.

[@apostlerachelpilgrim8330]

Dry vetiver

[@rowlandgeorgeowino558]

Learnt something new today .

[@The-Conservation-Conversation]

Glad to hear it!

[@daviddavis7959]

The govt lets Kenyans down. Why have they not helped Kenyans all over the country plant this grass or creat awareness may be we could have saved million of cattle from dying and humans. may be also saving our rivers.

[@The-Conservation-Conversation]

Thank you for your Input -That is why stories like this are being told, to create awareness and spread knowledge to communities without prior knowledge.

[@hkay980]

Was paid for by Zakayo

[@The-Conservation-Conversation]

May I kindly ask who Zakayo is and what the payment was for? I would appreciate it if you could share more information as I am interested in hearing further details.

[@apostlerachelpilgrim8330]

Dry vetiver