He said driers will be positioned across the country at NCPB depots to manage post-harvest losses and protect the produce.
Ruto urged farmers to increase the amount of fertiliser used in their farms to increase their farm output.
President William Ruto speaking during a press conference at Statehouse Nairobi on August 2, 2023
President William Ruto on Wednesday announced measures to further increase food production in the country.
Ruto said subsidised fertiliser will now cost Sh2,500 from Sh3,500.
The President said the government has set aside Sh10 billion to provide loans to farmers.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto at State House on August 2, 2023
He said driers will be positioned across the country at NCPB depots to manage post-harvest losses and protect the produce.
Ruto also urged farmers to increase the amount of fertiliser used in their farms to increase their farm output.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru at a press conference at Statehouse Nairobi on August 2, 2023Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua , President William Ruto and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru at a press conference at Statehouse Nairobi on August 2, 2023Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru at a press conference at Statehouse Nairobi on August 2, 2023Council of Governors Chair Ann Waiguru, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang with her Nakuru and Bungoma counterpart Susan Kihika and Kenneth Lusaka at Statehouse Nairobi during a press conference on August 2,2023President William Ruto and a host of leaders during a press conference at State House Nairobi on August 2, 2023.President William Ruto and a host of leaders during a press conference at State House Nairobi on August 2, 2023.
