date:Jun 28, 2013
FAS/Nairobi expects corn production in Kenyas main producing area to decrease about 15-20 percent in marketing year 2013/2014. The North Rift region supplies over two-thirds of the national corn production. Late planting, reduction in planted area, and most significantly delays in fertilizer supply and distribution are the reasons for the anticipated decline in production.
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), a government parastatal in control of subsidized fertilizer importation and