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Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits

Reuben Kasuti at his farm where he grows maize and other crops for home consumption. Kasuti, who quit tobacco farming a few years ago, laments his shamba has become unproductive [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

Reuben Kasuti is worried over diminishing yields on his two-acre farm due to declining soil fertility.

Stunted maize with yellowing leaves welcome you on his farm at Namawanga in Bungoma West.

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