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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 33191, member: 636"]
President William Ruto says farming changes help Kenya grow more food. Cheaper fertilizer lets farmers produce enough crops to feed the nation. Getting rid of coffee and sugar middlemen boosted production levels. The country needs fewer imports thanks to higher maize and sugar output.

Farmers grew 50 percent more food than in 2022, making Kenya food secure. Ruto asked maize growers to work harder and use more fertilizer per acre. Coffee sector changes stopped anyone from controlling multiple parts of the supply chain. Coffee farmers earn between 110 and 150 shillings per cherry compared to 50-60 shillings previously. Payment delays ended with cooperatives receiving money within five days after sales.

Sugar farmers received prompt payments and enjoyed their first bonus. Due to better production, Kenya may soon export sugar. Dairy reforms aim to put farmers at the center of milk processing. Ruto questioned why packaged milk costs 120 shillings when fresh milk sells for only 50 shillings per liter. He urged people to ignore critics, saying the Social Health Authority program fails. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen called on parents and leaders to promote good values.
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