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Failure of long rains spells doom for North Rift farmers


THE STANDARD
RIFT VALLEY
Most farmers in the North Rift region are unable to top-dress their land due to delayed rain. [File, Standard]
Farmers in North Rift are staring at losses as their maize crop start to wilt due to climate change.
Kenya’s long rains – which typically run from March to May – haven’t been experienced in the Rift Valley region which is classified as the country’s grain basket. Most parts of the region have instead witnessed sunny and windy conditions for the better part of May and June.
Due to prolonged dry spell, farmers are unable to top-dress their crops as they may not absorb the nutrients. ....

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