Farming

Agriculture encompasses both crop cultivation and livestock rearing practices. While Joluo engage in agricultural activities, they typically do so on a smaller scale. In Dholuo, crop farming is referred to as "pur" and livestock rearing is known as "pith." The term for crops is "cham," while cattle are called "jamni." This reflects the cultural significance of these practices within Joluo community, where traditional methods of farming and animal husbandry persist alongside modern techniques.

In Dholuo, a farm is referred to as "puodho," and a farmer is called "japur" if the farmer engages in crop farming or "japith" if the farmer rears livestock. Seed is known as “kodhi”

Various terms used in cultivation.

FARM TOOLS & MACHINERY 

A table listing farm tools and machinery along with their names in Dholuo:

CROPS (CHAM)

Here a table listing various crops and their common names in Dholuo.

CASH CROP

A table listing some common cash crops along with their names in Dholuo:

FRUITS (OLEMBE)

In Dholuo, a fruit is referred to as "olemo," with its plural form being "olembe." Within Luoland, a region abundant with various fruits, a distinction arises between indigenous fruits that grow wild and those that are cultivated, primarily within Luo homesteads or surrounding farms.

Here is a table listing the fruits in Dholuo:

This rich diversity of fruits reflects the cultural and agricultural practices of the Luo people, with some fruits serving as essential components of local cuisine and traditions.

VEGETABLES (ALOT)

A list of various types of vegetables along with their names in Dholuo.

These vegetables are commonly cultivated and consumed in the Joluo community, enriching their diet with essential nutrients and flavors.