Kakmega County has spent more than Kes700 million to procure subsidized fertilizers and climate-resilient maize seeds for farmers in the region.

Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has said the procurement will create a huge impact and boost food production.

Barasa noted that the county has procured a total of 240,000 bags of subsidized fertilizer (50kg) and 130,000 bags of maize seeds (2kg) worth Kes.713 million.

“We have purchased these farm inputs for the benefit of our people and to increase food production. I encourage all farmers to buy the inputs which are available at ward administrator’s offices,” he said.

Speaking in Kholera ward, Matungu Sub County while distributing 15,000(50kg) bags of fertilizer and 7500 (2kg) maize seeds worth Kes.45 million to the locals the governor said his government has stepped up efforts to make the region a leading food basket.

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Further, he encouraged farmers to use improved farm inputs for a better harvest and advised farmers to diversify agricultural production to increase their profit margins and spread the risks.

A 50kg of subsidized fertilizer retails at shillings 2,970 and a 2kg packet of maize seeds is Kes300.