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Innovative farmer grows crops without using soil

Innovative farmer grows crops without using soil
Peter Chege explains about the hydroponic method used to grow barley in his greenhouse. [Photo: Willis Awandu]

Kenya: When Peter Chege realised that making chemicals for his employer was not enough, he decided to quit and start his own business.

Through his ingenuity and many years of experience as a quality controller, Chege started a business that left many questioning his sanity.

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