The miller will boost farmers’ income immensely by reducing the cost incurred by farmers when they seek milling services in far-end areas like Ruiru and in addition, provide local ownership of the production processes.
MoreNCPB in a notice to the public said it was opening its doors to start receiving maize from farmers who are now in the harvesting season. According to the notice, the board will be buying a 50-kilogram bag of maize
MoreHe said farmers deserve nothing but good market prices for their products, keeping in mind that they toil under difficult circumstances to ensure the country has sufficient food.
MoreThe farmers' tour was made possible by the County Government of Nandi through the Agriculture Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP II) and facilitated by extension officers led by director of Fisheries David Kemboi.
MoreThe five-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will be implemented in Kenya, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India by Cargill, Heifer International, Ausvet, and International Poultry Council (IPC).
MoreEquipment for the installation of the milling plant were received by the cooperative union in July 2020, with construction works ongoing.
MoreSpeaking on Sunday during an event in Soy Sub County, Mandago said the meeting will seek to address challenges that maize farmers are facing.
MoreThe town is generally dominated by the Kalenjin community with Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, and Kisii some of the other ethnic groups that are found in the town.
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