Farmers advised to take up crop insurance

Small holder farmers have been advised to take up crop insurance to protect themselves against losses triggered by weather unpredictability. Principal Secretary State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research, Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga said agricultural insurance offers a sustainable approach to unlocking small-scale farmers’ investments in agriculture while enhancing their resilience and productivity. Speaking when he toured […]

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Small scale farmers urged to take up crop insurance

Small scale farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet have been urged to take up crop insurance to help cushion them during unfavorable seasons. Speaking to KNA,  the Keiyo North Sub-county Agricultural Officer, Gentrics Machenje, says that most small scale farmers do not want to take up crop insurance because of the traditional belief that crop insurance is […]

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