Maize farmers in Tita Taveta wait to transport the commodity after drying it at Taveta Airstrip on July 20, 2016. [Gideon Maundu, Standard].
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Hundreds of farmers in Taita hills are hoping for better yields, following the introduction of early maturing, hybrid variety of maize seeds in Taita-Taveta County.
Agriculture Executive Dr Davis Mwangoma said the maize varieties are high yielding, drought tolerant and offer a high level of tolerance to diseases.
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