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FAQS On Subsidy Fertilizers October 2022

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NCPB

GOVERNMENT Frequently
SUBSIDIZED
FERTILIZER PROGRAM
? Asked
Questions

1. Why is there Government Fertilizer Subsidy


program?

The Ministry Of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries


and Cooperatives (MOALF&C) is implementing
Presidential directive on provision of subsidized
fertilizer to all farmers in all counties to increase
food production during the short rains season of
2022.

2. Who qualifies for the subsidized fertilizer?

A duly registered farmer whose details are in the


register provided to National Cereals & Produce
Board (NCPB) qualifies.

3. What do I need to be able to buy subsidized


fertilizer?

You need to appear in person at the nearest NCPB


depot with your original identity card and your
name must be in the register.

GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER PROGRAM FAQs


4. Can I buy subsidized fertilizer on behalf of
somebody else?

No, that is not acceptable.

5. What if am not registered?

You are requested to visit your County or Sub


county or Ward Agricultural Office for registration.

6. Do I need to pay for registration as a farmer?

No, registration is free of charge. You only need to


visit the nearest County, Sub-county or ward
Agricultural Office.

7. Where can I get the fertilizer from?

You can get the subsidized fertilizer from any of


the nearest NCPB depots within the county where
you are registered.

GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER PROGRAM FAQs


8. How many bags of fertilizer can a farmer buy?

Each registered farmer is entitled to a combined


maximum of loo bags for both planting and
top-dressing fertilizer per season depending on the
registered acreage of the land prepared for planting.
A farmer is allowed two bags each for planting and
top dressing per acre, e.g.
• A farmer with 3 acres of land can buy up to a
maximum of 12 bags
• A farmer with 15 acres can buy up to 60 bags
• A farmer with over 25 acres can buy up to 100 bags

9. How much do I pay for the subsidized fertilizers?

Approved subsidized fertilizer selling price


per 50kg bag (Kshs.)

1. DAP 3,500 6. Local Blends (Planting) 3,275


2. NPKs 3,275 7. Local Blends (Top dressing) 3,275
3. MOP 1,775 8. Sulphate of Ammonia 2,220
4. UREA 3,500
5. CAN 2,875

GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER PROGRAM FAQs


10. How do I make the payment?

There are two ways of making payments at NCPB


upon approval by depot manager:
a) M-pesa transactions through NCPB Till Number
displayed at the Depot directly from your mobile
phone number.
b) Bank account deposit as provided by the
Depot/Silo Manager.
c) Payments from Farmer cooperatives
societies/organization must be made directly from
their bank account directly to NCPB bank account
provided by the respective depot/silo manager.

Cash payments at the depot shall NOT be accepted.

11. Can a farmer buy on credit?

No, farmers are required to pay before collecting


the fertilizer.

12. Can I buy all the subsidized fertilizer I need once?

No, you can buy what you need any time as long as
the maximum allowed as per your acreage is not
exceeded.

GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER PROGRAM FAQs


13. Can one buy the fertilizer and resell to others?

NO, this is ILLEGAL.

14. Can Co-operatives and farmer organizations


benefit from the program?

Yes: All farmer co-operatives and other farmer’s


organizations shall benefit if legally registered. Each
individual co-operative member must be registered
and their names must appear in the farmers register
held by NCPB Depot/Silo.

15. At what time can I buy the fertilizer?

All NCPB depots are open Monday to Friday from


8.00am to 5.00pm.

GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER PROGRAM FAQs

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