State directs maize farmers to fodder after failed rains

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Farmers in the breadbasket of North Rift have been urged to grow wheat, barley and fodder this season following failed rains that have derailed the March planting season amid the worst drought in 38 years.

Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Andrew Tuimur said any farmer who will plant maize when the rains eventually come will incur losses.

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