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Dragon fruit farmer Antony Kinoti, Kephis chairman Joseph Eruaki and others at his farm in Central Imenti, Meru. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]
Experts say the dragon fruit, mainly cultivated in Vietnam, could be what Kenya needs to tackle the persistent drought in the country.
Many Kenyan farmers are unfamiliar with the dragon fruit, which thrives in a dry, tropical climate with average temperatures between 21 and 30 degrees Celsius and annual rainfall of 500-1500mm.
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