With the onset of the March-May rains, farmers across the country have been urged to embark on land tillage and preparation but to delay planting until the rains increase in intensity.
According to the weatherman, the rains will take a break midweek and resume at the end of the week and beginning of April.
Soil analyst Bernard Ndun'gu observes that before planting, it is paramount for farmers to address the factors that contribute to a decline in farm productivity and perennial losses.
He said changes in weather patterns remained the greatest influence towards declining farm productivity as low rainfall does not support proper growth of crops.
