The government has stepped in to avert a looming crisis among wheat farmers following complaints of stranded produce due to several factors.

On Monday, March 3, the Ministry of Agriculture announced that the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) was set to commence the collection of 321,000 bags of wheat from farmers across the country.

In a statement, the Mutahi Kagwe-led ministry directed farmers to deliver their wheat to NCPB warehouses nationwide, effective March 4, 2025.

The government also committed to making payments within 30 days of delivery in a bid to avoid a backlog and support farmers.