Kirinyaga trains 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize variety production ahead of expected El-Nino rains

The County Government of Kirinyaga has trained more than 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties as part of efforts to increase maize production, strengthen dairy farming and prepare farmers for the anticipated El Niño rains. The farmers were equipped with knowledge on se..

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The Kirinyaga County Government has trained over 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties to boost production and prepare for expected El Niño rains.

The initiative is part of the Masomo Mkulima Mashinani programme, led by Governor Anne Waiguru.
Farmers are learning about new varieties like DK7500, climate-smart practices, and market opportunities in partnership with Bayer East Africa Limited.
147 extension officers are deployed county-wide to provide technical support and monitor crop performance.