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Methods used for harvesting water in a farm are;Roof catchmentPondsRock catchmentDams
Benefits of coffee farming in Kenya are;Earn Kenya foreign exchange from exports.Provides employment opportunities improving standards of living.Coffee sales generate income/revenue hence earn farmers living.Coffee farming has led to establishment of processing factories.
Factors favouring growing of coffee in Kenya are;Moderate temperature/warm to hot conditions with temperature between 14-260C/300CHigh rainfall well distributed throughout the year.A dry sunny period for harvesting and drying a coffee beans.Deep well drained fertile volcanic soils which is slightly acidic.High attitudes 1500-2100mGently sloping /undulating landscape for mechanization and proper soil drainage.Availability of labour for planting, weeding pruning and harvesting.Availability of shade /shelter for directs sunlight and strong winds.Availability of roads within growing areas for faster transportation to the factories.
Types of coffee grown in Kenya include;ArabicaRobustaLiberica