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Farmers want State to buy 90kg bag of maize at Sh5,500

Bags of Maize on sale in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, May 25, 2022. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Maize producers in the North Rift region have asked the government to direct the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to open its stores and allow direct purchases of current season harvests.

Farmers currently harvesting their crops have expressed fears of the expected El Nino rains, saying it will be difficult for them to dry their produce during heavy rains.

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