An agricultural officer from Borabu District has asked farmers to abandon the traditional food storage methods, which according to him have contributed significantly to hunger that is currently experienced in the region.
Speaking at Manga Village on Tuesday, Erick Chirchir said traditional food storage methods, which have been used for years are no longer recommended methods of food security.
He said food crops should be harvested, subjected to recommended chemicals by the ministry of agriculture as a way of conforming to new technological methods of food storage.
“We have lagged behind in terms of food security and perhaps that is why we are experiencing severe hunger in some areas. The world is moving technologically and we should admit that and move on with everyone,” said Chirchir.
“The traditional storage methods are becoming outdated. This is why the Ministry is recommending use of specified chemicals that enhances good storage,” he added.
According to him, traditional stores as much as they are available, they were vulnerable to vandalism and theft, which are common in those areas.
“We understand that not everyone can be able to use modern methods but remember, the traditional storage methods are disadvantageous since thieves have always invaded them making you get enormous loses,” he said.