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Envoy: Innovation is key route to up farm production

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Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour. [Iran Press]

Farmers have been urged to embrace technology as a means to enhance productivity and overcome the challenges posed by climate shocks.

Speaking during the Agritech Africa International Exhibition that opened in Nairobi on Wednesday, Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour emphasised the pivotal role of innovation in bolstering farming practices and increasing harvest yields.

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