Bad weather destroys potato crops
Continuous rains have caused severe agricultural damage in Nyandarua district in Kinangop province, raising concerns among farmers about a possible shortage of fresh produce. Bad weather has destroyed potato crops scheduled to be harvested next month, with losses running into millions of shillings. Heavy rains have also cut off major transportation routes, exacerbating an already dire situation.
Materi Fung, a well-known farmer and director of the Midland Vegetable Processing Plant, says the continuous rain has made all the potato crops in the fields unsalvageable, with waterlogged conditions causing certified potato seeds to rot. . This situation threatens the livelihood of potato growers in the region. Marcarius Mignoli, assistant county commissioner for northern Kinangop, said there could be a serious potato shortage as heavy rains have affected almost every farm in the region and many farmers are facing a complete crop failure. He emphasized that it was approaching.
Minori also pointed to the impact of the rains on infrastructure, noting that major roads in the constituency have been damaged, preventing access to farms and markets. The far-reaching impacts of these situations include not only immediate agricultural losses, but also long-term food security concerns for affected families and entire communities.
Source: the-star.co.ke
