CAMPBELL BLAMEy, A FARMER WHO OWNS THE ST JUDE FARM IN MlD ILL0V0, HAS PAID PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DETAIL WHICH HAS RESULTED IN A SUCCESSFUL FARMING OPERATION PRODUCING 12 000 TONS OF SUGARCANE ANNUALLY. THE TOTAL AREA OF HIS FARM IS APPROXIMATELY 367 HA OF WHICH 2l8 HA ACCOUNTS FOR THE AREA UNDER CANE. TIMBER (WATTLE, GUM AND PINE) IS GROWN ON 58 HA AND ANOTHER 35 HA ACCOUNTS FOR KIKUyU PASTURES. Campbell and his wife Ursula are actively involved in the running of their farming operation, with Ursula involved in maintaining accurate farm records. They have four children who are currently pursuing their studies in various disciplines at tertiary institutions. Sugarcane was first planted on the St Jude farm in 1963. Prior to sugarcane being plantedon this farm, timber, maize and dairy were the main sources of income.
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