Most farmers in the North Rift region are unable to top-dress their land due to delayed rain. [File, Standard]Farmers in North Rift are staring at losses as their maize crop start to wilt due to climate change. Kenya’s long rains – which typically run from March to May – haven’t been experienced in the Rift Valley region which is classified as the country’s grain basket. Due to prolonged dry spell, farmers are unable to top-dress their crops as they may not absorb the nutrients. “We were struggling as maize farmers because the government subsidise farm inputs.

Source: Standard Digital June 14, 2021 06:11 UTC