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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 7, 2025
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More land, less yield: Cotton sector struggles with low output amid expansion
Even though farmers have continued to expand the area devoted to cottonseed cultivation, yields per hectare have remained uncertain, raising concerns about productivity and profitability...
✨ Key Highlights
Despite expanding land dedicated to cultivation, Kenya's cotton sector is experiencing low output, impacting farmers like Ronny Kibet and Faith Jerono in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
- Farmers grow cotton on a small scale, facing challenges like harsh weather and insufficient water.
- The photo capturing Kibet and Jerono packaging cotton was taken on February 2, 2022, in Koitial village, Arror ward.
- This situation highlights the struggle to increase yields despite efforts to expand farming areas.
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