Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting
Maize farmers have been advised to start planting within the next two weeks to ensure a bumper harvest at the end of the season.
Kenya Seed Company (KSC) Managing Director Sammy Chepsiror said the prevailing weather condition is conducive for planting and urged farmers to move with speed before heavy rains start.
“Time is of essence for our farmers. Planting within the next fortnight will ensure good production since current conditions will facilitate proper seed germination and growth, hence leading to bumper harvest at the end of the season, later in the year,” said Chepsiror.
Kenya faces a significant demand for quality maize seeds, with the KSC boss estimating the national requirement to be around 50 million kilos.
Chepsiror said, KSC has put in place measures to meet the demand. “We intend to cultivate 41,000 acres of land this season for seed production,” he said.
