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Agrico, firm in deal to boost potato farmers

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Godfrey Mbugua (left) of Yara East Africa with farmers from Nakuru and Narok counties during a farmers' field day. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard]

Potato farmers from Narok and Nakuru counties who have adopted certified seeds can now sell their produce directly to processors.

This follows a partnership between Agrico East Africa, a company that multiplies and distributes various potato varieties, and Yara East Africa, a manufacturer and supplier of  fertiliser.

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