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By Standard Media
Sep 29, 2024

Kenya's long way back to cotton farming pulls new investment

BT Cotton farmer Joseph Nyaga on his farm in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North, Embu county. [File, Standard]

The two greatest impediments to the revitalisation of cotton as a valued cash crop in Kenya are the extension system at county level and lack of certified seed system, according to Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA).

This complaint has been registered by farmers in previous interviews, most of whom are trying to rekindle their love story with the crop.

The journey back has been quite daunting.

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