Farmers dry their paddy rice at Ahero Irrigation scheme. Rice farmers at the scheme are now stuck with their commodity due to lack of market. [Collins Oduor, Standard]Six decades after the establishment of the Ahero Irrigation Scheme, farmers are still struggling to find a stable market for their produce. Western Kenya irrigation schemes, including Ahero, West Kano, Mbega, Kobongó and South West Kano, produce a non-aromatic variety of rice. But why is Ahero rice missing from the retail shop shelves since the start of production in 1969?

Source: Standard Digital July 05, 2021 11:48 UTC