Governor Joshua Irungu Promises on Agriculture

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Governor Joshua Irungu Promises on Agriculture

PROMOTE IRRIGATION 

  • Provide subsidy for water efficient irrigation equipment and tools.
  • Give incentives for climate smart agricultural production practices e.g. conservation agriculture. Construction of mega dams e.g. in Salama Ward and rock catchments in Laikipia North for irrigation Desilting of existing dams.
  • Support community-based adaptation to climate change by promoting nature-based solutions such as agroforestry, agronomic practices that look after soils, rainwater harvesting, and the management of surface and ground water.

AGRO PROCESSING AND VALUE ADDITION

  • Establish value addition and agro-processing facilities e.g., for horticultural crops like tomatoes, poultry, fruits, and dairy to guarantee farmers minimum returns

SUBSIDIZE FARM INPUTS

  • Subsidize farm inputs like fertilizer and seed targeting staple food crops for purposes of enhancing household food security and high-value crops for market.
  • Equip department of agriculture with soil testing facility and subsidize soil testing.
  • Train farmers how to use of bio-fertilizer e.g. bio slurry).
  • Promote use of hybrid and improved seeds.

MARKETS & MARKET LINKAGES

  • Promote and incentivize a minimum guarantee returns on farm produce.
  • Financial support to NCPB warehouses to prioritize buying and storing cereals grown in Laikipia and make prompt payment to farmers.
  • Operationalize warehouse receipt system for Kinamba, Sipili and Mutanga warehouses. Promote productivity of staple food and high value crops Support agribusinesses and to access the market opportunities and technology.
  • Focus on increasing productivity as well as on high value crops like avocado and processing so that farmers can raise their household incomes.
  • Identify and zone areas based on their potential for specific high value crops and support these for markets.

REINVIGORATE EXTENSION SERVICES.

  • Incentivize youth to undergo training and mentorship on extension and deploy them as extension services providers.
  • Engage retired and active county agriculture and livestock officers through a result-based arrangement to mentor and support the youth extension service providers.
  • Identify lead farmers (successful) and use their farms as community farmer field schools. Integrate technology in the provision of extension services.





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