Why enterprising farmers in Tinderet in Kenya’s Rift Valley are dumping maize for Irish potatoes
The crop’s popularity is also driven by its resilience. Farmers like Samuel Kiprotich in Chebarus village praise potatoes for performing well even with erratic rainfall.
Task force calls for overhaul in maize value chain
Trans-Nzoia Governor Patrick Khaemba says restructuring of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA), the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) and the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is critical in helping maize farmers access extension services, post-harvest management, financing and competitive free markets.
