Government to lower cost of fertiliser and seeds
The Government is implementing measures to cushion farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production in the country’s food basket, President William Ruto has said. The President announced that the Government will low..
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The Kenyan Government is set to lower the cost of fertiliser and seeds to support farmers and ensure national food security following below-average rainfall, announced President William Ruto.
- The government aims to make planting food crops more affordable during the expected September and October rains.
- President William Ruto stated the measures are crucial to compensate for crop failures caused by poor rainfall.
- A long-term plan includes constructing 50 mega dams, 200 medium, and 1,000 micro dams to boost irrigation farming.
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