Over 560 bags of DAP fertilizer have been disbursed in Kisumu County in Kenya. This is part of the country’s subsidy program targeting farmers .
Kisumu county CeC in charge of agriculture department Gilchrist Okuom confirmed the report and said the fertilizers came at a time farmers are preparing for the second cropping season. Over 7000 registered farmers who are set to benefit from the program.
Food security
The CeC also noted the available fertilizers are not adequate and implored the national government to dispatch more bags for Kisumu farmers. The fertilizers are being sold at the favorable prices and are available at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).
In Kisumu County, agriculture contributes almost half of household incomes and represents a key agent for the population’s food security. In 2012, major food crops produced in the County (maize, sorghum, and beans), generated approximately 10 billion of Kenyan Shillings (KES), cash crops (sugarcane, rice, and cotton) another KES10.5 billion, and livestock products KES1.5 billion. Female-headed households generally earn higher on- and off-farm incomes compared with the male-headed ones, as women tend to diversify their activities, be more actively engaged in farmer groups and cooperatives, and engage in high-value crops production.
Small-scale production represents 90% of total agricultural production, 75% of total agricultural output, and 70% of marketed agricultural produce in Kisumu County.
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