State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers
The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said...
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The Kenyan government will convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recover from losses due to insufficient rainfall.
- The initiative aims to provide farmers with some income from their immature crops.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the plan following a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries.
- The government is also preparing for anticipated El Niño rains and ensuring adequate food security.
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