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Small-scale farmers given Sh6b for inputs, irrigation

The government has set aside Sh6.5 billion to assist small-scale farmers to access farm inputs and boost irrigation methods.

Presenting the 2020/21 Budget statement yesterday, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said flower and horticultural farmers would receive Sh1.5 billion to access international markets amid low demand because of global restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

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