The county government of Uasin-Gishu is in the process of developing a curriculum for farmers in a move to increase production.
Speaking during the opening of a milk cooling plant in Tembelio, Uasin-Gishu Agriculture CEC Dr Cyril Cheruiyot said many farmers in the county have been depending on outdated systems of farming leading to poor production.
“Our farmers have been using the old methods of farming which is of no value at all. We want to focus on methods that help us in producing more yields,” said Dr Cheruiyot.
He added that the county government will use agricultural extension officers and increase staff to be training farmers. At the same time, the farmers have been urged to register themselves in large numbers
The county is in the process of mapping out the training centres and Seko Girls Secondary School in Tembelio has been identified to be one of the training centres.
Uasin-Gishu Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno said farmers in the region lack adequate skills adding that the county government will also ensure that farmers attend educational tours in places like Githunguri, Kiambu and other places to learn how dairy farming is done.
Chemno asked the farmers to form cooperatives so that they can benefit by also accessing loans.