President William Ruto has said that the government has kept its promise to farmers by revitalising the agriculture sector.
He said the government has allocated huge budgets to the sector to increase agricultural productivity and enhance farmers’ earnings.
The President said the subsidised fertiliser programme has met farmers’ expectations by enhancing agricultural productivity, leading to a reduction in food costs and the overall cost of living.
Speaking during the Meru Cooperative Union 9th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day at Gitoro Showground in Meru town on Thursday, President Ruto said maize production has subsequently increased from 44 million bags in 2022 to 67 million bags last year, adding that the rise in productivity has been consistent in all regions.
“The production of maize, coffee, tea, avocado and macadamia has also increased. That was the plan we agreed on because you wanted us to manage our agricultural sector prudently,” he said.
President Ruto said the government will continue to support farmers and implement more measures that increase productivity and earnings.
“Our investments in agriculture are significantly enhancing the productivity of key food and cash crops. We will continuously increase our support for farmers and broaden markets for their products, ensuring they earn higher incomes to improve livelihoods,” said the head of state.
Present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Governors Kawira Mwangaza, Cecily Mbarire and Mohamed Adan Khalif, Cabinet Secretaries Mithika Linturi, Simon Chelugui, and Kindiki Kithure, MPs and MCAs.
