Shortage of inputs hits farmers in North Rift

A farmer ploughs his land in North Rift. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Farmers in the country’s breadbasket are facing difficulties accessing farm inputs and are facing higher fertiliser prices ahead of the planting season due to supply disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Cereal Growers Association of Kenya chief executive officer Anthony Kioko said Thursday the price of planting fertiliser has gone up by between Sh200 and 300 per 50kg bag.

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