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Tribulations of maize farmers - a symptom of industrial agriculture failing

The proceedings of the Senate’s ad hoc public hearing on outstanding payments to maize farmers in Uasin Gishu County left many pondering about the future of Kenya’s farmers. The tribulations of farmers in the North Rift and Western regions have been many. These include fertilser shortages, inadequate supply of seeds or distribution of low-quality seeds and fertiliser, as well as unstable markets and a maize glut.

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