Farmers reject cane zones plan

A tractor transports sugarcane in western Kenya. FILE PHOTO | NMG

A task force formed by President Uhuru Kenyatta to look into the woes of sugarcane growing in western Kenya has recommended zoning, sparking outrage among farmers.

Zoning rules compel growers to sell cane to a miller operating within their regions rather than seek better prices elsewhere.

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