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Farmers advised to harvest produce in July to reduce post-harvest losses

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Headed into July, near to below-average rainfall is expected over the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Central, and South Rift Valley, conditions conducive for harvesting. Farmers in these areas are advised to take advantage of the dry spells expected within the month to harvest their produce and reduce post-harvest losses.  Climate …

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Farmers advised to grow drought-resistant crops as weatherman warns of failed short rains

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By George Munene The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised farmers to plant early maturing and drought-resistant varieties of crops, fodder, and pasture as it warns of a fifth consecutive unsuccessful rainy season over the October-November-December (OND) 2022 short rains season. According to its just-released report ‘The Climate Outlook for the October-November-December (OND) 2022 “Short Rains” …

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