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Smart farm | Container maize planting boosts germination and yields but raises costs

  • | Citizen TV
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    Duration: 4:18
    Farmers in Eldoret are rethinking how maize is planted, with one grower pioneering a method that could significantly boost yields. By shifting from direct seeding to transplanting seedlings raised in containers, the technique promises stronger crops and better field control. But how does it differ from the conventional approach, and can it work at scale? Denis Otieno gives us the answers on this week's Smart Farm.