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Farmers fear El Niño rains will destroy maize

Farmers from the maize producing belt of the North Rift are in a rush to harvest their crop amid anxiety that the El Niño rains are set to pound the country any time.

Last week, a heavy downpour slowed maize harvesting in Trans Nzoia County, sparking fear of possible loss and wastage. For three consecutive days, the rains pounded the area and disengaged farmers from the harvesting exercise.

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