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Many farmers are doubling their fertiliser uptake, anticipating a bumper harvest that could boost food security and reduce the country’s dependence on...
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
So far, at least 2.6 million bags have been distributed for planting ahead of the long rain season, and Kagwe assured farmers that they would have eno...
The destruction of the expired fertilizer is expected to take place under the supervision of KEBS, with environmental and safety measures in place.
The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.
The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.
A primary observation by the committee that investigated CS Linturi was that he had no power or authority over the production and distribution of fert...
Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting...
Lawyer Daniel Wangenye, executive director of the Elimisha Mwananchi Initiative (EMI), accuses CS Linturi of failing to protect farmers from exploitat...
Their arrest followed an operation initiated to curb the rising theft of fertiliser from government stores.
Linturi said the Ministry is committed to utilising all legal provisions to ensure that those engaging in malicious business practices face the full f...
This announcement comes after tests were carried out by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the findings were shared by Kilimo House.
The state further ordered a probe into the fake fertiliser distribution and for individuals found linked to the scam to be prosecuted.
Those involved will be thoroughly investigated and punished for puttting food production at risk and derailing Kenya's economic progress, CS says.
The government has reiterated its commitment to supplying quality fertiliser and seeds to farmers, dismissing reports of substandard products.
Governor Andrew Mwadime articulated his commitment to bolstering crop production, emphasising agriculture's pivotal role in combating the enduring fam...
The aflatoxin decontamination plants have been installed at NCPB’s depots in Bungoma and Nairobi.
Flagging off the fertilisers in Mombasa, Agriculture PS Paul Ronoh said they will be sold at Sh2,500 per 50kg bag.
