Speaking during a free maize seed distribution initiative at Bikeke in Sirende ward, Natembeya said the price should be further reduced to enable farmers to increase production.
MoreThe suspect was arraigned in court on Thursday, January 4.
MoreMiddlemen are currently buying maize from farmers for as low as Ksh2,400.
MoreUnder the subsidy program, a 50-kilogram bag of maize is being sold to farmers at Ksh3,500.
MoreAlready farmers have started buying the fertilizers in readiness for the planting season expected to start later this February.
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