H.E Governor Wisley Rotich presided over the registration and distribution of pyrethrum seeds from Kentegra at Sergoit Chief’s office, to 327 new farmers Kamariny Ward.
The 400 sachets, enough to plant 100 acres is expected to mature and hit the market by November this year.
This will translate to earnings of more than Sh1.5 million monthly, when farmers harvest 50 kgs on average.
“We intend to have each family in EMC earn from cash crop to drastically reduce poverty rate that stands at 46% above national average of 36%,” said the Governor.
The County boss later visited Area MCA Benjamin Cheptiony’s farm where he has established nurseries, enough to grow five acres.
The MCA has taken a bold step of empowering his neighbours.
Accompanying the Governor were County Agriculture extension officers among other staff.
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