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The key driver to the Kenyan economy is agricultural sector that has long enough been crippled by several factors including capital and poor agronomic practices. Today, I will take you through a major weed which is considered as a threat by most of the farmers.
This parasitic weed is more invasive in crop plants as compared to other natural vegetation. It’s one of the weeds that could give you 100% loss if not managed. The problem is more prevalent in Western and Nyanza region. The weed is known as Oluyongo in luhya or siyongo in Luo. There are two varieties including; Striga Asiatica and Striga Haemonthica which are a major problem in Kenya.
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