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Climate-smart farming technologies are helping Isiolo households grow vegetables.[Courtesy]

For years, vegetable farming in Isiolo has largely been associated with access to land and reliable water, two resources that many households can scarcely afford.

In a county where water is limited, rainfall is increasingly unpredictable and prolonged dry spells are becoming a major concern, many residents who would otherwise grow vegetables at home have been forced to depend on markets for fresh produce.

But a new approach to agriculture is beginning to challenge that reality.