The project seeks to empower and enable smallholder farmers organized under the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society value add their produce and tap into the avocado global market.
MoreSpeaking during an Interdenominational Christmas service at the Eldoret Sports Club, Ruto said the registration will enable them to know the number of acreage each farmer has.
MoreMost of the farmers in the North Rift region, the country’s food basket, have already harvested their maize.
MoreCounty Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture Edward Sawe says over the recent years, farmland has been fragmented, a practice he says poses a threat to food production.
MoreUnder the initiative spearheaded by Sistema.bio, in partnership with SNV, the farmers will be trained on the benefits of embracing organic farming.
MoreComing on the backdrop of an uproar over plans by the government to import maize, the cabinet made several decisions that will come as a sigh of relief to farmers – especially in maize-growing regions.
MoreThe community applauded the project's objective stating that it will be of impact.
MoreBut even as the farmers tell off CS Kuria, they also want the government to open the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) so that it can start purchasing their produce.
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