REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
LONG RAINS PLANTING SEASON MESSAGE TO THE FARMING COMMUNITY:
LONG RAINS PLANTING
With the delayed onset of the 2012 long rains and the weather forecast of normal to below normal especially in lower parts of Eastern, North Eastern, parts of Coast, Rift Valley and Central provinces, farmers are advised to plant certified seeds of drought tolerant crops.
These include early maturing varieties maize, millets, sorghum (gadam, sila, seredo and serena), pulses (cowpeas, green grams, dolichos, beans, pigeon peas), root crops (cassava and sweet potatoes) and vegetables for food and nutrition security.
We strongly advise against planting of maize in agro-ecological zone III and above in North Eastern, Eastern, Central, Rift Valley and Coast Provinces.
We advise the use of certified seeds all the time.
Certified seeds are packed in containers/packets which clearly indicate the following; Seed lot number; Packaging date; Name of the crop species; Weight of the seeds and Seed merchant/ company.
In addition, labelling and sealing of the containers/packets are done in such a way that seeds cannot be removed without damaging the seal and label.
You are also advised to use fertilizer and/or manure as recommended for your respective zone.
For more information, please contact:
Ministry of Agriculture Offices in your respective districts.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
LONG RAINS PLANTING SEASON MESSAGE TO THE FARMING COMMUNITY:
LONG RAINS PLANTING
With the delayed onset of the 2012 long rains and the weather forecast of normal to below normal especially in lower parts of Eastern, North Eastern, parts of Coast, Rift Valley and Central provinces, farmers are advised to plant certified seeds of drought tolerant crops.
These include early maturing varieties maize, millets, sorghum (gadam, sila, seredo and serena), pulses (cowpeas, green grams, dolichos, beans, pigeon peas), root crops (cassava and sweet potatoes) and vegetables for food and nutrition security.
We strongly advise against planting of maize in agro-ecological zone III and above in North Eastern, Eastern, Central, Rift Valley and Coast Provinces.
We advise the use of certified seeds all the time.
Certified seeds are packed in containers/packets which clearly indicate the following; Seed lot number; Packaging date; Name of the crop species; Weight of the seeds and Seed merchant/ company.
In addition, labelling and sealing of the containers/packets are done in such a way that seeds cannot be removed without damaging the seal and label.
You are also advised to use fertilizer and/or manure as recommended for your respective zone.
For more information, please contact:
Ministry of Agriculture Offices in your respective districts.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture
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