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Sh28.8 Million Grant Launched to Boost Agricultural Production in Homa Bay County

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The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has been launched in Homa Bay County as a joint initiative between the national government and the World Bank. Under this project, 5,700 farmer groups received a grant totaling Sh28.8 million to expand agricultural production. The funds are earmarked for five agricultural value chains: rice, coffee, banana, cotton, and dairy production.

From standardmedia.co.ke

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The NAVCDP aims to enhance food security by providing capital to farmers through their co-operative societies. The project also includes establishing demonstration sites in each ward to educate farmers on modern agricultural methods. Officials noted the funds are expected to enhance employment creation through increased crop and livestock production.

From standardmedia.co.ke

Who's involved

  • Homa Bay CountyThe county where the agricultural production expansion is taking place.
  • World BankThe international financial institution partnering in the initiative.
  • Government of KenyaThe national government partner in the NAVCDP initiative.

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