NCPB urges farmers to bring in harvests as short rains could affect planting
13, Jan 2021
The national, cereals and produce board in Eldoret has began purchasing maize from farmers drawn from the north rift region. According North Rift Ncpb Manager Gilbert Rotich the Eldoret depot has managed to purchase only 2,000, 90kg bags of maize since the process started last year in December. The dwindling stocks at the depot could lead to maize flour shortage in leading retail outlets if famers continue holding onto their harvest