Bob Aston
Agriculture stakeholders in Olmoran
ward, Laikipia West are set to hold a field day on February 26, 2015 starting
at 10:00 am at Mr. Edward Muriu’s farm in Dimcom village which is about 1.5 kms
from Sipili town. The theme of the field day will be:”Good seeds for improved
yields.” The chief guest is expected to be Sipili Assistant County Commissioner
(ACC).
Also expected at the field day will
be various organizations that include; Arid
Lands Information Network (ALIN), Pioneer Hi-Bred, Pure Circle Kenya Ltd,
Laikipia Produce and Marketing Co-operative Society, International Small Group
and Tree Planting Program (TIST), Syngenta, Osho Chemicals Ltd, Elgon Kenya Ltd
and Twiga Chemicals.
Mr. James Kamau, Olmoran Ward
Agriculture Extension officer has urged the public to turn up in large number
during the celebration. He said that the open day will provide the public with
an opportunity to learn more about important use of using certified seeds and
the best variety of seeds to use in Olmoran ward.
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| An agriculture officer displaying crops during an earlier field day |
“There has been a lot of complaints
about seed use and low yield amongst most farmers. The field day will provide
an ideal opportunity for farmers to not only learn about such issues but also
about best agricultural practices,” said Mr. Kamau.
Seeds are a basic input that sets the
potential for crop yield. Certified seeds come with a guaranteed germination,
less risk of seed borne diseases and improved yield. The use of good quality
seed is a prerequisite for the satisfactory production of good quality crops.
On behalf of ALIN we would like to welcome members of the
public to the open day which will be held at Mr. Edward Muriu’s farm in Dimcom
village on February 26, 2015 from 10:00 am. The event will be graced by among
others Sipili ACC.
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