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    "id": 1569672,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1569672/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tigania West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) John Mutunga Kanyuithia",
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    "content": "handled sensitively. Farmers must see the value in what we are proposing. This Bill proposes the establishment of an institution to manage extension services nationally. This institution will be responsible for regulating extension, evaluating its performance, and determining whether farmers are receiving the necessary information. It will also identify new sources of information, develop user-friendly ways to package this information, and ensure continuous flow of communication. There must be a feedback mechanism because unless farmers express their needs and unless extension becomes demand-driven, we risk oversupplying irrelevant information. Supply does not guarantee that farmers will use what is provided. Therefore, extension must be demand-driven, where farmers can clearly articulate what they require. The mechanism we design must be efficient in identifying relevant information and relaying it promptly. The effectiveness of this proposed function will depend on how well we refine the process. This Bill essentially seeks to revive the extension service function. County governments will be held accountable, just as the national Government will be. Regulatory institutions have also been identified as key sources of support. Extension is not only about farmers. It means informing the entire agricultural sector. We must always be aware of ongoing developments, price trends, regional variations, and market opportunities so that farmers can make informed decisions and even target markets beyond our borders. With those few remarks, I move that this Bill be read a Second Time, and I request the Hon. Millie to second."
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