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Meru farmers embrace rice production for profit

Some farmers in a rice field at Mitunguu in South Imenti, Meru county. More farmers in Meru are embracing rice farming as a deiversification strategy. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Meru County is traditionally known for its miraa, coffee and tea farming, and is the last place you are likely to come across a rice farm.

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