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perceived as severe, leading to delayed planting, poor stand establishment, higher
costs for labor and weed management, increased incidence of pests and diseases,
and rotting of plants (Fig. 20.5). Apart from affecting on-farm production, floods
also affect the transportation of inputs required for production, as roads may be
damaged or become impassable. This damage to transport infrastructure can also
hinder access to storage facilities, processing infrastructure and markets—consequences that often have knock-on effects for processors, agricultural buyers and
their employees.
Fig. 20.5 Flood impacts and adaptation options along the pea and dairy value chains in Nyandarua
County, Kenya
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perceived as severe, leading to delayed planting, poor stand establishment, higher
costs for labor and weed management, increased incidence of pests and diseases,
and rotting of plants (Fig. 20.5). Apart from affecting on-farm production, floods
also affect the transportation of inputs required for production, as roads may be
damaged or become impassable. This damage to transport infrastructure can also
hinder access to storage facilities, processing infrastructure and markets—consequences that often have knock-on effects for processors, agricultural buyers and
their employees.
Fig. 20.5 Flood impacts and adaptation options along the pea and dairy value chains in Nyandarua
County, Kenya
20 Climate-Smart Agricultural Value Chains: Risks and Perspectives