This is a serious hindrance to the production of food in the county,” Momo said. He said swampland development is essential to increasing food production, and reducing deforestation. Momo said that his office is encouraging more farmers to move from the upland to the cultivating of lowland to increase food production. According to Momo, the farmers in the communities are gradually adhering to the education his office is providing, outlining the importance of swampland development. “Field staff in the county need capacity-building to reach farmers.

Source: Daily Observer April 08, 2019 02:15 UTC