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Kalro launches app to give farmers instant rainfall info

Farmers across Kenya will now be able to get information on rainfall patterns within their regions at the touch of a button on their phones. Through the Kenya Agricultural Observation Platform (KAOP), they will obtain accurate information on rainfall across all regions. The app, which has been developed by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), with support from the World Bank, will provide data on probable rainfall amounts in...
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