Gov’t picks 10 irrigation schemes to unlock production, markets
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The government has identified 10 irrigation schemes for a
pilot programme aimed at increasing agricultural production and opening up new
markets for farmers.
The schemes cover about 14,819 acres and have a combined
52,115 farmers, with crops ranging from rice, maize and horticultural produce
to vegetables, pulses, potatoes, onions and avocado.
Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho, who chaired a multi-agency meeting on Tuesday, says the initiative will address challenges that have limited the full potential of irrigation schemes, including post-harvest losses, poor market linkages, inadequate financing and fragmented production.
