Raila Odinga, attending an Agricultural Expo in Siaya County alongside various Azimio politicians and agricultural stakeholders, emphasized the importance of sustainability in farming practices.
Siaya, known for its abundance of small-scale farmers, was highlighted by Odinga as needing a focus on sustainable agriculture.
“Siaya has many small-scale farmers, and it’s crucial that we ensure sustainability in agriculture,” Odinga remarked.
He urged the Siaya county government to prioritize issues like land security and land consolidation to achieve economies of scale in farming.
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Spent the day at Siaya County's Agri-Business Show, an initiative centered on empowering women and the youth.
Enhancing agri-business through better extension services and providing essential tools like motorbikes, tractors, seeds, and fertilizers to spur entrepreneurship. pic.twitter.com/UYSFtUvT7N
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) March 1, 2024
Expressing delight in seeing diverse farmers attending the event, including those in cotton and poultry farming, Odinga stressed the significance of food self-sufficiency.
“Self-sufficiency in food production is primary,” he emphasized, underlining the importance of small-scale agriculture in ensuring food security for a growing population.
Odinga commended the Siaya government’s efforts to support farmers, including initiatives like affordable tractor hire services at two thousand Kenyan shillings per acre, facilitating timely plowing and planting.
He also praised the quality standards implemented by seed companies to ensure farmers have access to high-quality seeds.
Siaya Governor James Orengo echoed Odinga’s sentiments, emphasizing that agriculture and the blue economy are pivotal for Siaya’s economic growth.
Plans were disclosed to install a cotton milling machine in Madiany, Rarieda sub-county, further bolstering the agricultural sector.
Highlighting recent successes, Orengo mentioned the establishment of a rice milling plant in Siriwo, addressing a longstanding challenge for rice farmers in Siaya.
With the plant operational, Siaya rice farmers can now process their rice within the county, saving crucial production costs and boosting local agricultural development.
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