Farmers often use their extra earnings to buy books for their children or to pay for schooling.

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Often, they are on performance-related pay schemes, schooling their staff in what colours and styles of clothing are in fashion and how to sift out treasures that might sell well at auction.

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Researchers note the money is often used to pay for children's schooling and make other investments that improve quality of life.

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Ms Tenemeri raises cows and goats in Loliondo to pay for food and her children's schooling.

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