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The National Irrigation Board (NIB) has mooted plans to increase rice production among Nyatike small-holder farmers in partnership with Migori County government. This will see the farmers produce more rice for domestic consumption and for sale.
NIB manager for the Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme Nesline Ogwe underscored the need to increase rice production in the area by 50 percent by 2030 to meet future demand and boost food security.
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