Following the arrival of additional 2 million bags of the farm input, farmers will now be able to access all the quantities of fertiliser they need.
MoreThe farmers have been up in arms over lack of the OCP fertiliser at NCPB depots
MoreNCPB outlined its preparedness measures, noting that it has set aside storage capacity of up to 6.7 million bags across major producing regions.
MoreThe operation followed sustained surveillance and actionable intelligence.
MoreThe government has for the last two planting seasons provided farmers with subsided fertilizer at Ksh 2,500 per 50 kilogram bag.
MorePost-harvest losses are one of the major causes of food and nutrition insecurity in Kenya. It is estimated Kenya loses over 30% of fresh produce through post-harvest losses.
MoreThe government has affirmed its commitment to curbing post harvest losses and wastage that maize farmers usually incur. Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says this is part of their efforts to ensure the country achieves food security.
MoreAccording to the Uasin Gishu Agriculture Executive, with farmers getting sufficient fertilizer, production is likely to increase.
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