By Elijah Gichunge & Leakey Gitonga

Agriculture Department, Meru County, has in partnership with the Maziwa Project distributed equipment aimed to empower Meru North and Mikinduri Dairy Cooperative farmers.

The equipment which involved over 200 aluminium milk cans, a motorbike, computer, printer and dairy farming manuals, were meant to help farmers in milk management and production systems.

CECM Agriculture,Carol Mutiga who spoke at Antuanduru, Karama and Mikinduri, urged farmers to embrace structured mixed farming for reliable and consistent sources of income.

She said her department is committed to farmers first attitude, but hinted the need to take advantage of the subsidized AI and livestock vaccination services the department offers for good outcomes.

Giulia Dal Bello, Head of Mission, Institute for peace development and Innovation (IPSIA), said the partnership seeks to empower over 2000 farmers subscribed to Ngusishi, Meru North, Mutuati, Kiburine and Mikinduri dairies for increased food security, improved nutrition and sustainable agriculture.