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Flower farms put workers on contracts

Workers from Naivasha based Maridadi flower farm prepare roses for export. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Flower farmers in Naivasha are opting for seasonal employment in a bid to reduce the cost of labour.

Expensive labour has been identified as one of the biggest challenges facing the horticultural sector.

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