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Why silk worm farming, hailed for quick profits, drastically lost its’ shine in Kenya

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Once hailed as a promising new frontier in agricultural diversification, silkworm farming in Kenya has lost momentum, with many small-scale farmers abandoning the venture due to a combination of economic, logistical, and institutional challenges. At the heart of the collapse is a broken value chain. While early adopters were optimistic about tapping into global demand for silk, they quickly encountered unstable markets and a lack of local buyers.......

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