Africa Daily - Are Kenya’s farmers switching away from tobacco?
Download Are Kenya’s farmers switching away from tobacco?
As much as 90% of Africa’s tobacco leaf production happens in East Africa.
But some farmers there are turning their backs on the crop.
In Migori County, 300 tobacco farmers are trying their hand at growing nyota beans – a food crop that is less labour intensive.
They believe that the beans might be more profitable and avoid some health concerns that have been linked to tobacco farming.
So, have Kenyan farmers found a better alternative to tobacco?
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Published on Thursday, 17th March 2022.
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