Farmers’ agony as government floods market with 650,000 bags of maize

Deputy President William Ruto admires a fodder during the second National Conservation Agriculture Conference at Safari Park, Nairobi. [DPPS]

Farmers’ bargaining power is set be dealt a big blow following the Government’s decision to sell the maize in its depots at a discounted price.

National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is planning to offload 653,496 bags of maize, part of the stock in 39 depots across the country, in a move that farmers fear will upset the market.