Maize

Thousands of farmers in northern Uganda will receive maize seed to improve food supply and incomes.

Research shows poor disease management can cut maize harvests by as much as 30% to 100%.

Higher output and strong demand from nearby markets push India’s corn exports higher, while lawmakers raise concern about low rice and wheat procurement.

The State has allocated KSh 2 billion (US$15.45M) to the subsidy programme, and the directive instructs the Kenya Seed Company Limited to harmonize and distribute the subsidized seed.

The grain is used mainly in poultry feed formulations, where maize can account for 50–60% of compound feed rations.