Higher cotton prices are prompting farmers in Kenya’s Kitui County to look again at the crop, reports AllAfrica. The move, however, hinges on three key factors: the availability of seed, sufficient rainfall, and the participation of young farmers.
Kitui County, located in eastern Kenya, has a long history of cotton production. In recent months, price gains for the fibre have made the prospect of cultivation more attractive to local growers who had largely shifted to other cash crops.
Farmers say that while better prices can help cover seed and labour costs, the success of a cotton comeback will depend on reliable rainfall patterns and the willingness of a new generation of farmers to take up the work.
The landscape changes as the road winds into Kitui County, a visual reminder of the region’s evolving agricultural priorities.
Should seed supplies remain steady, weather conditions prove favourable, and young farmers embrace cotton, the sector could experience a significant resurgence in the coming seasons.
<small>Source: AllAfrica — read the original story there.</small>
