Kenya: Govt Cuts Fertilizer and Maize Seed Prices in New Farmer Subsidy

Kenya: Govt Cuts Fertilizer and Maize Seed Prices in New Farmer Subsidy

Nairobi -- The Government has announced fresh subsidies on fertilizer and certified maize seed to help farmers recover from drought losses and resume production.

Kenya plans maize imports as drought hits key growing areas

A poor harvest there could have consequences far beyond farming communities, potentially putting pressure on maize supplies and pushing up the price of maize flour, a staple for millions of households.

Kenya intensifies subsidies to cushion farmers from drought

NAIROBI, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Kenyan government on Monday announced deeper subsidies on fertilizer and certified maize seed to help farmers recover.....

How Kenyan Farmers Can Get Fertilizer At Ksh2,000 And Maize Seed At Ksh300 Under New Govt Subsidy Program

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos How Kenyan Farmers Can Get Fertilizer at Ksh2,000 and Maize Seed at Ksh300 Under New Govt Subsidy Program President William Ruto, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has announced a fresh reduction in the cost of maize seed and subsidized fertilizer. In a statement on August 24, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the new subsidies aim to cushion farmers from drought-related losse…