Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii has urged farmers to take advantage of the ongoing long rains by returning to their farms for planting, even as the government intensifies efforts aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving farmer incomes.

Speaking on Day Three of the Eldoret National A.S.K Show, Dr. Bii addressed farmers and stakeholders while representing Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, during the official opening ceremony.

The Governor emphasized the importance of close collaboration between county governments and the national government in strengthening Agricultural value chains, supporting farmers with inputs and expanding market opportunities.

He also noted that ongoing reforms in the coffee sector are aimed at increasing yields from an average of 2 kilograms per tree to 10 kilograms, while raising Kenya’s national coffee production from about 50,000 metric tonnes to 102,000 metric tonnes within the next two years.

Governor Bii also revealed that fertilizer distribution for the current planting season is progressing well, with the North Rift region already receiving 1.1 million bags out of the 3.8 million bags targeted nationwide.

He encouraged farmers to redeem their fertilizer vouchers promptly and make full use of the favorable rains to increase food production.

He further toured exhibition stands at the showgrounds where agribusiness firms, research institutions and learning institutions showcased modern farming technologies, livestock innovations and mechanization solutions aimed at improving productivity and enhancing resilience to climate change in the agricultural sector.