Sh98m agri-tech plan to boost Vihiga maize production

Maize farmers sun drying their produce. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Maize farmers in Vihiga County are set to benefit from a Sh98 million project backed by the French that seeks to promote efficient use of government-subsidised fertiliser to improve yields.

The 18-month project dubbed Kenyan Innovation for Low Impact Maize Production (Kilimo) will deploy satellite imaging to map the soil health conditions and generate tailor-made data for individual farmers.

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