Farmers in Nakuru are set to receive Kes3500 fertilizers at any farmer’s cooperative society store near their farms.
This is after the Nakuru County government began the operationalization of stores for the distribution of subsidized fertilizer to the delight of farmers.
So far, stores in Kiambogo, Gilgil Sub-County and Kiptororo in Kuresoi North Sub-County, have received the subsidized fertilizers for distribution to farmers in the area.
Further, plans are at an advanced stage to stock Mauka Cooperative Warehouse in Mauche Ward, Njoro Sub-County.
Agriculture CECM Leonard Bor noted that the stores will reduce the logistics cost for farmers which in return will help improve productivity and profitability.
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Speaking during the commissioning of the facilities Bor stated that there is no need to pay more for fertilizer as the county has ensured that the fertilizer is availed near you at only Kes3, 500.
Additionally, the CEC noted that phase one of the distribution of the fertilizer focused on maize farmers and only the registered ones will receive the commodity.
On his part, Agriculture Chief Officer Kibet Kurgat noted that the facility would serve farmers beyond Nakuru.
Speaking during a visit to Mauka cooperatives stores in Mauche by the National Cereals and Produce Board(NCPB) to ascertain its suitability for storage and distribution of the subsidized fertilizer he noted that farmers in other countries would also benefit from the distribution
“Farmers in Mau Narok, Lare and Kihingo are also set to benefit from this strategically placed store if stocked,” he said.
Additionally, he lamented that small-scale farmers were hard hit by the cost of farm inputs.
Mauka Cooperative Chairman, Bernard Terer assured of the cooperatives’ support to ensure the fertilizer is distributed and the small-scale farmers in the area benefit from the initiative.
