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Farmers question use of North Rift season for issuing subsidized fertiliser

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According to the Central Bank of Kenya’s July Agriculture Sector Survey farmers have raised concerns about the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) using the North Rift planting season as the benchmark for issuing subsidized planting and top-dressing fertilizer.  They argued that regions are not homogenous and there could be timing differences in planting and harvesting which …

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Farmers Advised to Harvest Produce Over Coming Dry Month to Avoid Losses

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Farmers in Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Central, and South Rift Valley areas should take advantage of the dry spells expected within August to harvest their produce to reduce post-harvest losses. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, relatively reduced rainfall (near to below average) is expected in these regions over the …

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May 2023 Rainfall Analysis and June Forecast for Kenya’s ASAL Regions

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Analyzing the May 2023 monthly rainfall, it becomes apparent that several arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) experienced below-average rainfall. Looking ahead, June is expected to bring generally sunny and dry conditions to most of these regions. Rainfall Ranges in May During May 2023, the recorded monthly rainfall fell below average, varying between 75mm to 11mm …

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Farmers advised to grow drought-resistant crops as weatherman warns of failed short rains

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By George Munene The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised farmers to plant early maturing and drought-resistant varieties of crops, fodder, and pasture as it warns of a fifth consecutive unsuccessful rainy season over the October-November-December (OND) 2022 short rains season. According to its just-released report ‘The Climate Outlook for the October-November-December (OND) 2022 “Short Rains” …

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