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Farmers prepare for increased maize production following government support initiatives for food security. [Standard, File]
Maize production is projected at 75 million bags for 2024, boosted by the government's fertilizer subsidy programme and favourable weather conditions.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja in a statement on Saturday, November 2, said the government will buy 1 million bags of maize at Sh3,500 per 90kg for the Strategic Food Reserve.
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