FARMERS in the North Rift have asked the government to strengthen state corporations that support agriculture. The farmers want the National Cereals and Produce Board, the Kenya Seed Company and the Agricultural Finance Corporation given Sh16 billion to finance their activities. Speaking at a farmers' meeting in Eldoret town on Tuesday, Moiben MP Sila Tiren asked Agriculture CS Felix Koskei to consider the proposal. "The money should be provided through a supplementary budget this year to stabilise the agricultural sector," Tiren said. Kenya Farmers Association director Kipkorir Menjo said...
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