Farmers in Nakuru have been urged to embrace soil research and innovative technology in order to address food security through increased production. [photo: kilimo.co.ke]
Farmers in Nakuru have been urged to embrace soil research and innovative technology in order to address food security through increased production.
Speaking on Thursday at Mitoni area in Molo sub-county during a road map meeting towards the launch of Farming Systems Kenya Vision 2050, Dr Raphael Kinoti, who is the Director Farming Systems Kenya, said innovative technology and proper planning will address food security.
“We are closely working with farmers at the grassroots level and as we speak now we have what we call solution centres in every county. We also in the process of establishing One Farm Service Centre in every sub-county where farmers can get solutions to their problems and improve production,” he said.
He also noted that lack of Knowledge on soil has continued to affect production with most farmers not aware of the same.
“The biggest challenge we have in Kenya is farm planning where the most productive land has been encroached leaving very little for farming. Farmers should learn to plan such small pieces," he said.
He also advised farmers not to sell their maize and wait to harvest.
On his part, Farming Systems Kenya chairman Paul Mugo told farmers to make good use of the opportunities available for quality production.
The meeting was also attended by the Nakuru County Executive Member for Agriculture Emmaculate Maina.
“As a county government we would like to call on all stakeholders that let us work together to ensure success in this sector which is the backbone of our economy,” said the Agriculture CEC.