Uasin Gishu County Set to Distribute High Value Crops to Farmers

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The County Government of Uasin Gishu is set to distribute 383,333 coffee seedlings to farmers in bid to promote diversification.

The program is aimed at promoting high value crops as outlined by Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii in his manifesto.

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Eng.John Barorot says the county government has elaborate plans to involve youth in the future in coming up with certified nurseries to achieve the target acreage of 3,000 in a period of five years.

The program will be launched across all the six sub counties by the County boss.

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Eng John Barorot
Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Eng. John Barorot. Photo/Calvin Chitwa.

In addition, the county will distribute 17,500 avocado seedlings to farmers and 50,000 clones in high altitude wards like Tarakwa for multiplication.

The program will also include other activities of enhancing livestock production.

Empowering the youth

As a way of empowering the youth economically and enhancing sustainability, we will not only be supporting them but also other local players to produce seedlings required through cooperative societies,” Eng. Barorot stated.

The national governments target for the production of coffee within three years is 150,000 metric tonnes while the County Government of Uasin Gishu targets to produce 31,500 metric tonnes of coffee.

This financial year, we have an elaborate program to promote cash crop farming, and our lead crop for this year is going to be coffee,” noted the Deputy Governor

County Executive for Agriculture Edward Sawe said they aim to increase the acreage under coffee cultivation by over 600 acres, building upon the existing 1,452 acres already established.

Uasin Gishu Agriculture, Agri-Business, Livestock and Fisheries County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Edward Sawe. Photo/Uasin Gishu News.

He highlighted the comprehensive support provided to farmers, including training in agronomy practices from the growing stage to harvest.

We have put in place elaborate programs to prepare the farmers right from the ground level,” he explained.

Moreover, Chief Officer for Agriculture Elphas Kesio said central to the vision is the integration of modern technology through the Agricultural Management Information System (AIMS), which promises to empower farmers with crucial data and innovative techniques. He said they are keen at creating awareness to farmers across all wards.

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