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KOMBOKA Rice: Transforming Kenya’s Agriculture one grain at a time
Blog, UncategorizedAugust 8, 2024

Dr. Floridah Maritim and Trezer Odero A rice field in Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River Photo| Trezer Odero Rice farming has long been a critical part of the agricultural landscape in Kenya. Yet, for decades, farmers struggled with low yields, pests and diseases, and the high cost of production, which kept them trapped in…

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