DP Gachagua flags off first consignment of subsidised fertiliser

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has flagged off the first consignment of the Sh3.55b subsidised fertiliser.

Gachagua said the government will supply 1.4 million bags of fertilizers to farmers in the country.

This comes after President William Ruto directed that fertiliser be sold at Sh3,500 per 50Kg bag down from Sh6,500.

Agriculture principle secretary Francis Owino said that the fertilizers will be available at cereal boards.

The PS said 50kg bag of DAP fertiliser will be sold at Sh3,500, CAN at Sh2,875, urea at Sh3,500, NPK at Sh3,275, MOP at Sh1,775 and Sulphate of Ammonia at Sh2,220.

"To ensure efficient delivery and effective control mechanisms are in place, the fertilisers will be availed through the National Cereals and Produce Board [NCPB] depots and sub-depots country-wide, effective September 19, 2022.

"Individual farmers will be entitled to a maximum of 100 bags of 50kgs," said the PS.

Owino said the subsidized fertilizer will support the cultivation of approximately 1.4 million acres of land.

The DP flagged off the first consignment of fertilizer on Thursday at Harambee House Annex.