Wheat farmers in Narok county have threatened to drop the crop in favour of others in what they termed increased cost of production occasioned by high fuel prices. Speaking in the Melili area of Narok North, Nampaso said a large portion of land in the area has remained unused because of high production cost despite the onsets of long rains. But because of the increased fuel prices, the cost of production has gone too high, forcing many to withdraw from farming,” Nampaso said. Another farmer, Abraham ole Dikirr, said despite the good weather condition experienced in the area since last year, many farmers have been forced to shift from wheat farming owing to the high production cost. The Narok region is the biggest producer of wheat in the country.

Source: The Star March 30, 2021 18:56 UTC