Smallholder tea pickers on what a fair green-leaf price would look like

Pickers in Nandi and Kericho describe the cost of a kilo of leaf.

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What farmers are saying

Growers we spoke to described a season shaped by the weather, input costs and what buyers are willing to pay. Many are planning more carefully, keeping records and comparing prices across markets before they sell.

Extension officers say the farmers doing best are those who test their soil, choose certified seed and join groups that can bargain with buyers on their behalf.

We plan every season now. The margins are too thin to guess.

What happens next

Analysts expect the next few weeks to show whether the trend holds. We will keep following the story and report the numbers as they come in.

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