Farmers sorting maize before shelling at Wei Wei irrigation scheme in Sigor, West Pokot County. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]
Maize prices have maintained a high of over Sh5,000 per 90kg bag in most parts of the North Rift region.
In Eldoret town, farmers are enjoying the dividends of hard work as they sell their produce to local millers at prices between Sh5,000 and Sh5,300, depending on the condition of the grains.
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