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Commercial hay growing gives Laikipia farmers a lifeline

Paul Mwangi, a livestock farmer from Tigithi area in Laikipia County packs bales of hay harvested from Ann Mwangi's farm.  Photo by JOB WERU/Standard

Farmers in Laikipia County are reaping from growing hay following a push by the county government to promote this venture.

The Agriculture Chief Officer Martin Mwangi said the County Government distributed 9.4 tonnes of Boma Rhodes seeds to farmers in the initial year of production.

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