World Bank targets small scale farmers with fundingThe World Bank has given Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties Sh149 million to fund the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Programme.Uasin Gishu received Sh104 million while the neighbouring Elgeyo Marakwet got Sh45 million for the project. SEE ALSO :NIB kicks off project to reclaim rice landThe funding targets potato and tomato production, and chicken rearing. He said farmers stand to benefit a lot from the project since it will increase food security and mitigate the effects of climate change. “Irrigation farming is the way to go now that we are experiencing erratic weather patterns. Kibosia said the move would ensure that farmers are able to grow food crops and be food-secure even during drought.

Source: Standard Digital January 13, 2020 05:03 UTC