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How trio are milking cash from hybrid nappier grass

[Rodgers Otiso, Standard]

Joseph Kibuu has been a dairy farmer for years but in early 2019 he almost gave up. He was experiencing a high cost of production but the milk yields were still low.

"I have been a farmer for decades now, but it was a frustrating affair. In 2019, I almost hung my boots. I was spending a lot on feeds but the milk yields remained low. I shared this with my close friends, John Karia and Burton Githaiga, who are also veteran farmers," Mr Kibuu says.

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