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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 29, 2026
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Farmers buying expensive fertiliser as NCPB subsidy shortages persist
The Ministry of Agriculture blames the Middle East conflict and rerouted shipping lanes through South Africa for the delivery delays...
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Small-scale farmers in Kenya's North Rift are facing significant cost increases for fertiliser due to persistent shortages of government-subsidised supplies through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).
- Farmers are paying approximately Sh2,800 per 90kg bag of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertiliser, compared to the subsidized price of Sh1,950.
- The shortage is attributed by NCPB to high seasonal demand, though distribution is reportedly ongoing.
- This situation revives concerns about recurring breakdowns in the government’s fertiliser subsidy programme, potentially impacting maize yields and national food security.
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