The government has for the last two planting seasons provided farmers with subsided fertilizer at Ksh 2,500 per 50 kilogram bag.
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Post-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.
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The 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.
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According to the Uasin Gishu Agriculture Executive, with farmers getting sufficient fertilizer, production is likely to increase.
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Under the subsidy program, a 50-kilogram bag of maize is being sold to farmers at Ksh3,500.
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Already farmers have started buying the fertilizers in readiness for the planting season expected to start later this February.
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The Warehouse Receipt System was established in July 2019 through an Act of Parliament the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) Bill 2017.
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But 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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