The scientist said in January and February is when farmers prepare the butterflies, while the export season runs from March to September or October. In their case, breeders were busy preparing the farms and getting different species of butterflies in preparation for the season. "They promised to support the farmers especially by buying the food stocks of their plants and other breeding equipment for the butterfly breeders in Kenya," he said. Msanzu Karisa, a member of Magangani butterfly farmers, said they had prepared well for the season before the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their plans. He said many farmers had high expectations of seeing a good season of butterfly farming.

Source: The Star April 13, 2020 18:56 UTC