The Mountain Journal
Tea: 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser ready for distribution
The Mountain Journal
The tea fertiliser, estimated at 99,000 metric tonnes, is on its way to the counties ahead of distribution to the tea buying centres.
The consignment ordered by the KTDA was flagged off this morning at the Port of Mombasa by the KTDA Holding National Chairman Enos Njeru, Agriculture PS Kiprono Rono and Tea Board of Kenya CEO Willy Mutai, among other guests.
Through the Government subsidy programmes, farmers will access the fertiliser at KSh 2,000 per 50 kg bag.
Njeru said the timing was critical, as this is a good window for farmers to apply fertiliser.
“Timely application replenishes essential soil nutrients, promotes healthy tea bush growth and supports vigorous leaf production—key to sustaining yield, quality and farmer returns,” he said.
The PS urged KTDA to expedite distribution within the month and intensify farmer sensitisation ahead of the El Niño rains.
He explained that the tea sector was undergoing comprehensive reforms to enhance efficiency, value addition, marketing and returns to farmers.
He disclosed that a scientific tea testing laboratory was ready and will be fully operational within the next three months.
Also ready for the rollout is the Digital Green Leaf Payment System that will promote timely, transparent, and efficient payments.
