Nyeri county is set to launch a Sh500 million agriculture value chain project aimed at increasing market participation targeting at least 100,000 farmers. The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project, funded by the World Bank, is set to be launched this month, with Nyeri county expected to contribute at least Sh20 million for its implementation. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, announced the implementation of NAVCDP by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock & Aquaculture Development, covering five priority value chains: coffee, banana, avocado, Irish potato and dairy farming. The project will build on the success realised by the National Agriculture and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP). The project aims to deepen investments in food production, community-led farmer extension, water management, value addition, market linkages, and credit access for participating farmers.

Source: The Star January 04, 2024 13:10 UTC