He said the arrangement would sustain cane development, enable Mumias to only buy mature cane and pay farmers instantly. There has been laxity in the agricultural department which has led to cane shortage in Mumias," Ameyo said. The money was accumulated from the debit returns (DR) deducted from farmers' proceeds after deducting expenses incurred in helping the grower produce cane. He asked the company's agriculture department to guide farmers on modern methods of cane development, to reduce accumulating debit payments. Those who can’t manage to grow cane on their own shall be approached to lease their farms to Mumias," Ameyo added.

Source: The Star June 29, 2016 17:37 UTC