Kenya Maize production projected at 75 million bags for 2024
Kenya projects 75 million bags of maize in 2024, aided by fertilizer subsidies and good weather. Agriculture CS Andrew Karanja announced government plans to buy 1 million bags at Sh3,500 per 90kg to support farmers and stabilize unga prices at Sh130 for 2kg. Efforts focus on boosting food reserves and reducing post-harvest losses.
Maize production is projected at 75 million bags for 2024, boosted by the government’s fertilizer subsidy programme and favourable weather conditions.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja in a statement on Saturday, November 2, said the government will buy 1 million bags of maize at Sh3,500 per 90kg for the Strategic Food Reserve.
Karanja explained that the set price aims to support farmers and maintain profit margins.
“The set price will also help to maintain the current price of unga which is currently at Sh130 per 2kg packet,” he said.
He noted that 6.45 million farmers are registered under the subsidy programme, enhancing their productivity.
Karanja urged farmers to adhere to quality standards for safe storage to prevent food loss, adding that the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development will work with county governments to build farmers’ capacity on these standards.
The CS said the purchase of maize will increase the National Strategic Food Reserve, currently at 30 per cent of its proposed quantities.
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Source Link : Standard Media
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