Kenya's Farmer's TV Show - "Shamba Shape Up"
March 21, 2024
The pioneering TV series "Shamba Shape Up" has helped farmers increase their yields and adopt ecofriendly methods. Some viewers have even been inspired to take up farming themselves!
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