Government is stepping up the distribution of farm inputs in order to lower production costs and support targrade output before the planting season.
The Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh on Tuesday released a consignment of 35, 000 bags of fertiliser at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Sotik, Bomet County. He stated that there are enough stocks of fertiliser and certified seeds in depots all over the country.
Speaking to the farmers, Ronoh exhorted them to diversify their farm incomes and, among others, pointed out coffee farming as a good source of income because of its better market returns.
Besides, he revealed that a donation of Sh1 million worth of certified coffee seeds is going to the cooperative societies to encourage adoption of the crop and boost its productivity.
This move aims at enhancing food security, increasing the income of farmers, and making the planting season successful across the country.