Murang’a County governor Irungu Kang’ata addressing local residents during a past forum
By Kenya News Agency
The programme will provide certified seeds and fertiliser to farmers, particularly in the lower parts of the county.
The government will register at least 500 maize farmers in every ward and partner with a local miller to provide a market for their produce.
The aim is to commercialise maize farming in Murang’a, which has been affected by fall armyworms.
Agricultural extension officers will be deployed to educate farmers on best practices and prevent crop destruction.
The programme will help farmers attain food security at the domestic level, as Murang’a has been a net importer of maize.
The local county assembly supports the programme, ensuring prudent use of funds to ensure farmers have access to inputs for increased production.
Governor Irungu Kang’ata noted, “In the programme, the registered farmers will get certified maize seeds and fertiliser to increase production. My administration has signed a partnership with Joy Millers, which has promised to purchase a 90-kilo sack of maize for Sh3,500.”
adding that “the farmers will be at liberty to sell to the miller or get other buyers for their produce. Our aim is to commercialise maize farming in Murang’a.”
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