Local and international rise in demand for the nutritious chia seeds entices farmers to grow the crop
Chia crop. Kenyan farmers are increasingly picking up chia seed farming owing to the grain seeds’ niche local and international markets sparked by the seeds’ various nutritional properties that appeal to the health conscious consumers across the world. Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, antioxidants, iron, calcium and are …