Stakeholders and cotton farmers during a public participation meeting on the proposed construction of a cotton ginnery in Nambale, Busia County./ Courtesy

Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…

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Cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers' Co-operative Society.- photo/KNA

Teso North farmers to benefit from new cotton ginnery

A new cotton ginnery is being installed in Teso North to process farmers’ produce locally. The facility will produce lint, cotton seed oil and animal feed, creating new value addition opportunities. Farmers are being encouraged to increase cotton production to meet the ginnery’s processing capacity. The establishment of a new cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers’…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (far left) and other dignitaries when they attended the 11th Annual Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day at Gitooro showground in Meru town. Photo/courtesy

Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…

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