Why maize is giving way to oat farming in Laikipia

Evans Gichuhi, an oat farmer at Rumathi Village, OlKalou Constituency, Nyandarua County. FILE PHOTO | NMG

For years, John Mwangi grew maize in Laikipia West to feed his family and sell surplus to markets nearby.

However, with time, Mr Mwangi, just like his fellow villagers, has shifted from maize to oat farming, which gives higher returns.

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