Potato farmers in Kenya suffer losses

Potato farmers in Nakuru, Kenya are counting losses following low prices of the commodity amid high production costs. The output which was high due to ample rains, is proving to be difficult to offset partly due to the impact of Covid-19 as farmers struggle to find...

Kenya inks deal subsidized farm inputs

The county government of Nakuru in Kenya has inked a deal with One Acre Fund and Apollo Agriculture aimed at financing and providing subsidized farm inputs to over 4,000 small holder farmers within the devolved unit. The pact between One Acre Fund, an American...

Kenya: Nakuru Farmers Want More Funds Injected Into Dairy Sector

Dairy farmers in Nakuru will reap maximum benefits if Governor Lee Kinyanjui’s administration sets aside more funding for agriculture to ensure full implementation of the ambitious Nakuru County Dairy Strategic Plan 2019-2024. According to the 2020/2021 budget, the...