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Explain four ways in which Kenya has benefited from horticultural farming.

Explain four ways in which Kenya has benefited from horticultural farming.

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?Horticultural crops are among the leading foreign exchange earners in Kenya.
?Horticultural sector employs many people improving their standards of living and reducing
unemployment.
?Has led to the expansion and development of transport in areas where horticulture is practised.
?Has led to effective use of land which was idle.
?Has promoted the establishment of more industries e.g.fruit canning and manufacturing of
vegetable oils.
?Farmers are also getting good income from the sale of their produce which improves their living
standards.
?Horticultural farming has increased food supply in the country.
monica20 answered the question on November 4, 2017 at 09:11

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