Farmers in Kiambu County have been advised to research on their crop of choice and also invest in the required farm inputs to reap maximum profit.
Speaking on Friday in her office, Kiambu Sub-County Agricultural Officer Jane Muigai said research helps farmers to find out if the crop has a stable and available market to avoid wastage of resources.
She said it also enables a farmer to identify when the crop is on demand in the market as well as the planting season.
“A farmer should first do research before preparing his/her land to know which crop was on high demand in the market. This will help them know the right machinery and inputs to buy,” Muigai said.
Kiambu Sub-County Agribusiness Officer Tabitha Gicheru said majority of farmers incurred losses when the agribusinesses concept was started for lack of information on the right crops, machinery and inputs to buy.
“You can’t just wake up and say you are planting potatoes. You have to first to research and know if there is demand, which farm machinery to use to ensure that your potatoes grew well before its demand fades away,” Gicheru said.