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State three physical conditions that favour sugarcane cultivation in Western Kenya

Answer Text:
a) High temperatures (21◦C-27◦C)
b) High and well distributed rainfall (1200-1500mm annually).
c) Dry and sunny weather during harvesting to increase
sugar accumulation in the cane. d) Fertile and well drained soils.
e) Undulating land for machinery to be used and for easier transportation of cane to factories.
f) Altitude between sea level and 1600m.