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Originally published by Nation CountiesJune 12, 2026
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Farmers welcome Sh64bn agriculture budget
They, however, called for an enhanced maize seed subsidy programme to cushion them against high production costs...
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Kenyan farmers have welcomed the National Treasury's increased allocation of Sh64 billion to the agriculture sector for the 2026/2027 national budget, a significant rise from the previous fiscal year's Sh47.6 billion. However, they are calling for enhanced support and proper implementation of the programs.
- An increased budget of Sh18 billion for the fertiliser subsidy programme and Sh2 billion for maize seed subsidy aims to cushion farmers from high production costs.
- Maize farmers in the North Rift region specifically lauded the fertiliser subsidy increase but urged for efficient distribution to prevent exploitation by middlemen.
- Farmers also appealed for strengthened marketing and value addition initiatives to make agriculture a more profitable investment and pointed to the Sh1 billion allocated for coffee seedlings development as a motivating factor for diversification.
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