Farmers are being urged to seize the opportunities created by ongoing reforms and investments in the agriculture sector to increase production, improve productivity and grow their incomes.
H.E President Dr. William Samoei Ruto graced the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground, where the Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the sector and building on the gains made in recent years.
Since 2022, more than 38 million bags of fertiliser have been subsidised, reducing the price from KSh7,500 to KSh2,000 per bag and cushioning farmers against high input costs.
The impact is being felt on the farm. Maize production has risen from 34.3 million bags in 2022 to 71 million bags in 2025, while cotton yields have increased from 177kg to 378kg per acre.
The Government is building on these gains through expanded irrigation, infrastructure, technology, skills development and stronger market linkages. Plans to develop mega, medium and micro dams under the National Infrastructure Fund will support the expansion of irrigation to 2.5 million acres, creating greater opportunities for farmers to produce more consistently.
The message to farmers is clear: the opportunity is to move from producing more to earning more, by embracing modern farming practices, improving productivity, adding value and connecting to markets.
The transformation of Kenya’s agriculture must be felt where it matters most: on the farm, in the farmer’s income and in the lives of farming households.
