Low fertilizer use keeping Kenyan farmers poor, Kang’ata

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 7 – Low fertiliser use and limited adoption of certified seeds are among the biggest factors suppressing agricultural productivity in Kenya, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has said,…..

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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has identified low fertilizer use and limited adoption of certified seeds as major impediments to boosting agricultural productivity and farmer incomes in Kenya.

Kenya is the lowest user of fertiliser in the world, contributing to food deficits.
Governor Irungu Kang’ata stressed the need for increased financing for modern farm inputs like fertilisers and certified seeds.
Murang’a County invests approximately Sh220 million annually in dairy farming and nearly Sh200 million in mango production to support farmers.

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