Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Kenyans that despite the challenges facing the agricultural sector, the country will remain food secure.
MoreCS Kagwe said the government expects maize production to decline because of the drought but has put in place measures to cushion the country against a food shortage.
MoreThe Bill seeks to strengthen the country’s phytosanitary regime by preventing the introduction, establishment and spread of plant pests.
MoreThe tractors, which start from 23 horsepower, can support activities including ploughing, spraying and transportation, while compatible implements enable minimum and zero tillage practices that support climate-smart agriculture.
MoreThe proposed centre is expected to contribute significantly to addressing one of the key challenges facing potato farmers in the region: access to clean, quality and certified potato seed.
MoreThe Bill seeks to amend the Crops Act, 2013, removing maize from the list of scheduled crops.
MoreThe announcements were made during a high-level consultative meeting convened by Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at Kilimo House with sugar farmers, industry stakeholders and officials from the Kenya Sugar Board.
MoreFour coolers were delivered to Uasin Gishu while Nandi County received five.
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