Government targets Sh1 trillion in fertiliser subsidy by 2025

Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe speaks this during a recent event to celebrate President Hassan's achievements in the sector since assuming office in March 2021. PHOTO | AGRICULTURE MINISTRY

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  • Bashe disclosed that last year alone, the government allocated over Sh250 billion towards the fertiliser scheme, with an additional Sh170 billion to Sh180 billion disbursed for subsidies in the current farming season.