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Community finds lifeline in hay in face of prolonged drought

Bales of hay stacked during the annual ASK show at Jamhuri show grounds. [Silas Otieno, Standard]

In Laikipia County where arid lands and erratic rainfall have plagued farmers for years, a new glimmer of hope has emerged.

Farmers have found hope in an unexpected place: hay farming once an unfamiliar concept. After enduring five consecutive seasons of failed rains, these farmers have now embraced hay farming.

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