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Mistakes to avoid in greenhouse farming

Herbs factory head of scouting and horticulture expert Priscilla Wairimu at chives propagation unit. Chives are produced in 24 greenhouses on the farm, for exportation to Netherlands. June 6, 2019. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]

Two years ago, Beatrice Gakui ventured into greenhouse farming. Having worked in the agriculture sector for nearly a decade, she had everything figured out.

She invested in the best greenhouse in the market, had it installed, planted her tomatoes and sat back waiting for magic to happen.

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