ABSTRACT
The use of terraces to conserve soil and moisture is widespread in many parts of Kenya. This study evaluates the economic benefits and costs of farm terracing from the perspective of both the individual farmer and society. Terracing results in large yield increases and also promotes crop diversification. The return to additional labour inputs to terracing is high. A major obstacle to terracing, however, is the initial investment. The use of group labour to construct terraces is one solution to this problem, particularly for poorer farmers.
