DP Kindiki: Relief for Maize Farmers as prices of seeds reduced

DP Kindiki: Relief for Maize Farmers as prices of seeds reduced..

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a significant reduction in maize seed prices, a move aimed at boosting production and supporting farmers.

The price of 1kg of maize seeds will decrease from 300 shillings to 260 shillings.
The initiative was directed by President Ruto following concerns raised by farmers and leaders.
The reduction is part of broader efforts to improve agricultural output, with fertilizer prices also having fallen significantly since 2022, contributing to a rise in maize production from 44 million bags to 75 million bags last year.

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