Food security fears as farmers struggle with high cost of inputs
They expect quick interventions by the State and players in the agricultural sector to minimise the suffering.
Source: standardmedia.co.ke
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They expect quick interventions by the State and players in the agricultural sector to minimise the suffering.
The cost of fertiliser has increased from Sh3,200 to Sh6,400, maize seed from Sh4,700 to Sh5,000.
The e-subsidy programme targets small-scale farmers who cultivate a maximum of five acres and a minimum of one acre.
Maize and coffee farmers in Nyamira and Kisii will from Monday pay 60 percent for input supplies.
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