Agricultural and Climate Change Communication Specialist
It is the rainy season in most parts of the country. Generally, it is any farmer’s favourite time of the year for this is when farmers sow seeds and watch them grow.
Travelling around the country, however, one notices that most crops in the field are the usual suspects - maize and beans with a sprinkling of cassava, potatoes, as well as spinach and kale. The high-value crops such as onions, tomatoes, strawberries, garlic, mushrooms, and herbs are largely missing from the picture.