The Jijuze podcast, hosted by Brian, discussed critical planting strategies for farmers in arid and semi-arid regions due to the anticipated 'insignificant rains' in 2026. Brian touched on possible crops that could thrive in these conditions, such as the SC Sungura 301 maize variety, needing less than 250 millimeters of rainfall and maturing in 75 to 85 days, and Mbaazi-6, a new pigeon peas variant maturing in less than three months. He also recommended looking into dryland varieties like DH04 and DH08, bred for arid environments. Brian shared these suggestions to help farmers better strategize their farming practices and remain resilient despite the impending weather challenges.

• https://jijuze.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mam-2026-forecast.png
• https://keep.kalro.org/appfiles/media/vc_files/green-gram-manual-8.12.20.pdf
• Kenya Seed Company Ltd - Top Quality Seeds
• Crops that can reach harvest in 2024’s dry short rains