This practice describes how small-scale farms can use oxen-drawn for soil ripping in Kenya. This practice improves water storage capacity and the productivity of the land. Conservation Agriculture (CA) is an approach to managing agro-ecosystems for improved and sustained productivity, increased profits and food security while preserving and enhancing the resource base and the environment. The three fundamental principles of CA are the direct planting of crop seeds; having permanent soil cover; and maintaining crop diversity.