Crops Development Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Rono says they are currently renovating NCPB stores before they can start receiving farmers' maize.
MoreThe county boss also called for the liberation of the agricultural market and for the national government to provide a level playing ground for all the players.
MoreThe national launch was done at the Kenya Seed Company-owned Sunflower factory in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County.
MoreNorth Rift NCPB Regional manager Gilbert Rotich said Elgeyo Marakwet was among the counties that had recorded a high number of fertiliser uptake during the last planting season.
MoreThe smallholder farmers, with a maximum of two acres each, will receive financing depending on acreage size and crop cycle.
MoreMiddlemen are currently buying maize from farmers for as low as Ksh2,400.
MoreThe Head of State maintained that the move is aimed at stabilising prices.
MoreIn an interview with Uasin Gishu News at his home, the primary school teacher said his motivation came as a result of the persistent loss of over ten bags of 90kg of maize every harvesting season due to rotting of
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