10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

Siaya County Agriculture Executive Sylvester K'Okoth flags off the consignment at the NCPB Depot in Bondo. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

At least 10,000 farmers in Siaya County are set to benefit from 16.35 metric tons of sunflower seeds during this long rain season.

Speaking while flagging off the consignment at the National Cereals and Produce Board Depot in Bondo, the County Executive for Agriculture, Food Security, Livestock, and Blue Economy Sylvester K'Okoth said that they are targeting to put 6,000 acres under sunflower production.