Farmers predict poor harvest as Met warns of delayed rainsDelayed onset of rains has caused panic among farmers.Farmers noted that the dry spell has made it impossible for them to plant and predicted reduced food production by the end of the year. Their concerns come at a time the Meteorological Department has warned that delayed rains and poor distribution are likely to impact negatively on the agriculture sector. In the North Rift, most farmers have already bought seeds and inputs in readiness for the planting season. “We are waiting for rains in earnest and it seems that this year, the onset will affect our overall production. Reduced water levels According to the Met lack of pasture for livestock is expected to worsen in NorthWest and Asal areas where poor rainfall is expected.

Source: Standard Digital April 13, 2019 21:11 UTC