The county will support farmers in Lodokenjek ward with ploughs, certified seeds and agricultural trainings to make sure that they produce enough pasture. The CEC noted that, through the farmers in the dedicated zone, Samburu is set to become self-reliant in terms of pasture. However, farmers in the region have been encouraged to engage in pasture farming as an economic venture. Hassan Kello, Administrative secretary in the ministry of agriculture, state department of crops said that the national government will support farmers willing to engage in pasture farming as a business. ALSO READ: Samburu County to buy 20, 000 knives for circumcision

Source: Standard Digital July 29, 2018 10:30 UTC