Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho.- PHOTO| courtesy

New dawn for farmers as State picks 10 irrigation schemes

Government moves to transform irrigation schemes into commercial farming hubs Farmers set to gain stronger links to buyers and financial services New approach targets production challenges affecting agricultural value chains The government has picked 10 irrigation schemes for a pilot programme to raise farm output, cut post-harvest losses and link farmers to markets. The selected…

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Farmers from Nakuru and Kirinyaga counties listen during a meeting on irrigation farming and the exchange of best practices. PHOTO| Courtesy

Nakuru farmers visit Kirinyaga to learn irrigation success

Nakuru farmers tour Kirinyaga irrigation schemes for practical lessons Peer exchange highlights ways to improve farm productivity Farmers learn how to manage and sustain irrigation projects Farmers from Nakuru County have been taken on a practical learning journey to Kirinyaga to see how successful irrigation schemes are run and how they can turn irrigation infrastructure…

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