Cotton farmers in West Pokot to benefit from Rivatex dealA cotton farmer in Baringo County [Photo by Kipsang Joseph/Standard]West Pokot County government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rivatex in a bid to improve cotton production and empower farmers in the semi-arid area.In the arrangement, Rivatex will provide certified seeds and pesticides to cotton farmers and will provide market for the produce in the area. Currently, at least 300 farmers in the County are growing cotton at Chepkobhe,Riwo ,Lomut and Batei. SEE ALSO :Rivatex signs deal with cotton farmersSpeaking while signing the MOU, area Governor Prof John Lonyangapuo welcomed the partnership terming it a breakthrough in cotton farming in the county. We are tapping West Pokot which has the potential to produce more cotton,” said Prof Kipkurgat. “Three months ago they bought cotton worth Sh40 million.

Source: Standard Digital March 22, 2019 12:00 UTC