Rift ValleyPick-ups, tractors and trucks are now a common sight in some rural farms as farmers dispose their produce for quick cash. Farmers in the North Rift are now selling green maize due to unpredictable markets and prevailing harsh economic situation. Pick-ups, tractors and trucks are now a common sight in some rural farms as farmers dispose their produce for quick cash. Some farmers said they have been forced to sell green maize to feed their children who have now been home for three months after schools closed abruptly in March. Harizon Mosonik, another farmer, said green maize fetches better prices than dry grain.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2020 17:56 UTC