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Why I quit cane project for watermelons

George Masai Okoiti in his watermelon farm in Kwang’mor village, Nambale Sub County, Busia County. [PHOTO: JAMES WANZALA/STANDARD]

In 2007, when a cane crushing factory let down George Masai Okoiti, 39, by delivering seedlings late, he quit cane farming. His next venture was watermelon farming.

Okoiti is now a successful watermelon farmer in Busia County whose advice is sought by many in his locality. In a county dominated by sugarcane farming, Okoiti is reaping benefits from his 2.5 acres farm in Kwang’amor village, Nambale sub-county.

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