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Farmer switches to Pepino melons for increased profit

Farmers are starting to acquaint themselves with pepino melon farming because of the fruit's health benefits.

Zakayo Mogotio, 46, had to switch to Pepino melons and other crops after he incurred losses from tree tomatoes which were attacked by a disease and wiped out.

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