[Wilberforce Okwiri]The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has reported double earnings for farmers in co-operatives milling with in its factories in the Mt Kenya region. Mirugi who has been heading the Kenya National Trading Corporation said the biggest task at the New KPCU was setling up robust systems and encourage farmers to join the country’s biggest miller. Read MoreA breakdown of earnings by farmers in 34 Meru co-operatives in the 2019/20 season shows they all surpassed double the rates they paid to farmers in 2018/19 year, with one factory almost tripling its earnings in the same period. New KPCU chairman Henry Kinyua said farmers had also made savings because their factories located in the hinterland including Meru town and Sagana did not need to transport parchment to Nairobi area for milling. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!

Source: Standard Digital March 04, 2021 01:01 UTC