The Nakuru County Government has urged offtakers, including the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), to prepare for immediate purchase of wheat and maize from farmers as the harvesting season nears. This initiative aims to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food security.

• Approximately 30% to 40% of produce is lost post-harvest due to improper storage and handling.
• Leonard Bor, County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, emphasized timely collection to save millions of shillings.
• The county has deployed extension officers and agri-preneurs to every ward to educate farmers on proper produce handling and climate-smart agricultural techniques, highlighted during the 16th Annual Agri-Business Expo at Rift Valley National Polytechnic (RVNP).