Big win for rice, banana farmersThis came as a huge relief to farmers who have been stuck with the produce after harvesting. “Our potato, banana and rice farmers have been blessed with bumper harvests. Huge lossesThe StandardHaving incurred losses approximated at Sh64 million due to the recent floods that destroyed their crop, rice farmers who spoke toyesterday, expressed optimism the new directive would give them a new lifeline. Many of us were even contemplating venturing into other crops,” said David Dhine, a director at West Kano rice mill. Away from the lakeside, banana farmers from Gusii region were also hopeful.

Source: Standard Digital January 15, 2020 07:41 UTC