٠٠:٠٣:٤٠Farmers across Kenya have received a shipment of 36,000 metric tonnes of Russian fertiliser at a subsidised price from the Kenyan government to help boost their harvests and address the country's food security challenges amid a looming drought. The potential drought following severe floods caused by heavy rains in recent weeks has led to concerns about food security in the country.
Footage recorded on Tuesday shows farmers working on their land and showcasing crops ready for sale. One farmer, Peter Maina, expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the Russian fertiliser, highlighting its positive impact on maize crops.
"The fertiliser did very well with maize crops; we produced a lot of maize above normal quantities as compared to the other fertilisers that we had been using, which means it was of very high quality," Maina said.
He further emphasised the importance of Russia's cooperation with Africa, suggesting that Africa's future will be "brighter with Russia's cooperation" due to the high quality of the products. Maina urged the Russian government to continue supporting farmers in the region with other types of fertilisers.
“It is our plea that the Russian government try and support us in farming if we can get other types of fertilisers because we have never received such quality fertiliser like what we received from the Russians,” he stated.
The arrival of the Russian fertiliser is seen as a significant step in supporting farmers and boosting agricultural production in Kenya. Local media reports suggest that several African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania, may face a period of drought before the end of the year, making the availability of quality fertiliser even more crucial for food security.
'Products of high quality' - Kenyan farmers receive 36,000 metric tonnes of subsidised Russian fertiliser amid food security concerns
Farmers across Kenya have received a shipment of 36,000 metric tonnes of Russian fertiliser at a subsidised price from the Kenyan government to help boost their harvests and address the country's food security challenges amid a looming drought. The potential drought following severe floods caused by heavy rains in recent weeks has led to concerns about food security in the country.
Footage recorded on Tuesday shows farmers working on their land and showcasing crops ready for sale. One farmer, Peter Maina, expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the Russian fertiliser, highlighting its positive impact on maize crops.
"The fertiliser did very well with maize crops; we produced a lot of maize above normal quantities as compared to the other fertilisers that we had been using, which means it was of very high quality," Maina said.
He further emphasised the importance of Russia's cooperation with Africa, suggesting that Africa's future will be "brighter with Russia's cooperation" due to the high quality of the products. Maina urged the Russian government to continue supporting farmers in the region with other types of fertilisers.
“It is our plea that the Russian government try and support us in farming if we can get other types of fertilisers because we have never received such quality fertiliser like what we received from the Russians,” he stated.
The arrival of the Russian fertiliser is seen as a significant step in supporting farmers and boosting agricultural production in Kenya. Local media reports suggest that several African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania, may face a period of drought before the end of the year, making the availability of quality fertiliser even more crucial for food security.
Farmers across Kenya have received a shipment of 36,000 metric tonnes of Russian fertiliser at a subsidised price from the Kenyan government to help boost their harvests and address the country's food security challenges amid a looming drought. The potential drought following severe floods caused by heavy rains in recent weeks has led to concerns about food security in the country.
Footage recorded on Tuesday shows farmers working on their land and showcasing crops ready for sale. One farmer, Peter Maina, expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the Russian fertiliser, highlighting its positive impact on maize crops.
"The fertiliser did very well with maize crops; we produced a lot of maize above normal quantities as compared to the other fertilisers that we had been using, which means it was of very high quality," Maina said.
He further emphasised the importance of Russia's cooperation with Africa, suggesting that Africa's future will be "brighter with Russia's cooperation" due to the high quality of the products. Maina urged the Russian government to continue supporting farmers in the region with other types of fertilisers.
“It is our plea that the Russian government try and support us in farming if we can get other types of fertilisers because we have never received such quality fertiliser like what we received from the Russians,” he stated.
The arrival of the Russian fertiliser is seen as a significant step in supporting farmers and boosting agricultural production in Kenya. Local media reports suggest that several African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania, may face a period of drought before the end of the year, making the availability of quality fertiliser even more crucial for food security.