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New green gold: Laikipia couple rides high on grass sales

Linus Mathenge stands in a section of his grass farm. [PHOTO: JECKONIA OTIENO/STANDARD]

Why would a farmer uproot maize and beans, which feed millions of people, to plant grass?

Easy. To make more money.

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