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Kenya coffee: Farmers face the double whammy of poor pay and climate change

Kenya coffee: Farmers face the double whammy of poor pay and climate change

Kate Stanworth In the lush, volcanic highlands of Komothai in central Kenya, farmers like Simon Macharia produce coffee on small plantations scattered across the hillsides. Along with other farmers, Mr Macharia brings sacks of his bright red coffee cherries to the local processing plant, where they are weighed and treated. A machine removes the red husks, and the pale beans …

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Barbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath

Barbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath

BBC Hurricane Beryl took its toll on the island’s fishing fleet There are few clearer signs of the destructive power that Hurricane Beryl unleashed on Barbados in July than the scene at the temporary boatyard in the capital, Bridgetown. Scores of mangled and cracked vessels sit on stacks, gaping holes in their hulls, their rudders snapped off and cabin windows …

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10 strong words to boost your child’s confidence

10 strong words to boost your child’s confidence

Empowering words to build child’s confidence Using strong, positive words to your child can raise a child’s self-esteem massively. These empowering words promote their abilities, develop a sense of resilience, and increase feelings of self-worth, creating success. Source link

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