Fertilizer Subsidy program; All that you need to know

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 seasons.

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.

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 Subcounty 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.

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

10. How do I make the payment?

There are two ways of making payments at NCPB upon approval by depot manager:

1. M-pesa transactions through NCPB Till Number displayed at the Depot directly from your mobile phone number.
2. Bank account deposit as provided by the Depot/Silo Manager.
3. 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.

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.