8 PROBLEMS FACING SUGARCANE FARMING IN KENYA
Pests e.g. termites attack setts lowering the farmer's yield. Diseases e.g. sugarcane mosaic which causes the crop to become stunted with leaves becoming yellow. Mismanagement of some sugar factories resulting in their closure and subsequent loss of income and jobs. The inability of some factories to cope with the supply of cane from out-growers due to low production capacity and outdated technology. The local sugar industry faces competition from cheap imported sugar from COMESA countries. Strikes by cane farmers and transporters due to inadequate pay resulting in drop in output. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON B...