BY MUNIRA KAONEKA@@@@...... For many, the islands of Zanzibar evoke images of tropical forests and pristine beaches, and while that may be true , the very properties that make Zanzibar a unique tropical paradise also present significant challenging environments for its residents —particularly its farmers. Nearly half of the islands are occupied by coral terrain, characterized by a wide range of coral outcrops and soil patches in between, these geological features make agriculture a demanding task, particularly for coastal communities such as those on Uzi Island. Situated to the south of Zanzibar's main island, Unguja, Uzi Island is a small community connected to the mainland by a causeway. The island’s coral bedrock dominates the landscape, leaving limited fertile ground for agriculture. What little arable land exists has been largely utilised for settlements, pushing farmers to adapt their practices and tools to the rugged coral terrain that remains. Traditional farming pr...