Chepsiror noted that all maize seeds have a standardized price: Sh420 for a 2kg packet, Sh2,100 for a 10kg bag and Sh5,250 for a 25kg bag. He said selling above these prices is illegal.

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The global maize seed treatment market, valued at US$1.77 billion in 2021, is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR of 8.34% during the forecast period, reaching a value of US$3.11 billion by 2028.

He said a two-kilogramme sachet of maize seeds costs Shs25,000, up from Shs10,000, while in places such as Lira, the same quantity goes for as high as Shs60,000.

While announcing new maize seed prices, Kenya Seed Company noted it factored in inflation and production costs A 2kg packet of maize seed will now cost KSh 600, up from KSh 420, while a 10kg pack ...

Maize growers could face the 2024 growing season without treated seed if the government fails to register pesticides in time for deliveries, due to new regulation following Brexit.

Industry leaders have applied for the emergency use of three essential maize seed dressings for the 2024 season. Applications for emergency authorisation.

Three weeks after the government ordered a reduction in maize seed prices ahead of the long rains, farmers across the country continue to face high costs with retail outlets still selling at the ...

"We are about 250 contracted seed maize farmers, as many of our colleagues have quit the business. Let the government support us with the right fertiliser for assurance of good production," he said.

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