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Describe the risks and uncertainties encountered by sugarcane farmers in Kenya.

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  • Fluctuation of commodity prices
  • Physical yield uncertainty where the farmer does not know how much to expect
  • Ownership uncertainty. Farmer lose produce through theft, fire, death or change in government policy
  • Outbreak of pests and diseases which affect expected outcome
  • Sickness and injury uncertainty. Farmer affected lose ability to work due to sickness or injury
  • New production technique uncertainty. The farmer may not be certain as to whether technology is as effective as the previous one
  • Farmer investing in machinery which may become outdated(obsolete) within a short time
  • Natural catastrophe. Things like floods, drought, earthquakes, storms and strong winds may destroy the crops.
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