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Farmers in dilemma over poor rains, costly fertiliser

Farmers purchase fertiliser at South Rift NCPB stores. Depot regional manager Emily Kukwai said the Government did not import subsidised fertiliser this year. [File, Standard]

Wheat and maize farmers in Narok and Nakuru counties are at a crossroads following erratic rains and high cost of farm input. 

Though some parts of the country have reported rains, majority of farmers in the regions are still uncertain on planting.

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