She added, “I urge farmers to diversify into dairy farming, coffee, vegetables, beans, bananas and potatoes to mitigate the risks of relying on a single crop for income as well as ensuring food security. This approach will promote resilience, competitiveness, and consistent income for our tea growers”.
EPK also recognised the top 42 farmers for their exemplary efforts in crop husbandry, food security, and environmental conservation. They were feted with farm support inputs, including chain link and barbed wire, wheelbarrows, jembes, and quality tea leaves, in recognition of their pivotal role in driving the growth of sustainable agriculture.
The biannual Farmer’s Field Day is part of EPK’s commitment to equip smallholder farmers with practical skills that empower them to enhance productivity. It provides a platform for agribusiness players to engage with experts, enhance access to new agricultural technologies, and share knowledge to strengthen the value chain.
This event was attended by stakeholders from the county government of Nandi, financial and learning institutions, environmental conservation CBO’s, farm equipment, and agrochemical industries.
For further information, please contact Beryl Magwa on bmagwa@eprs.co.ke
