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    "content": "was used to clear NCPB pending bills leaving Kshs1.1 billion for fertilizer procurement during the 2015/2016 planting season. The explanation why the NCPB has not supplied fertilizer and other farm inputs to farmers ahead of the planting season this year is as follows:- Despite having only Kshs1.5 billion available for fertilizer procurement in the 2015/2016 Financial Year, the Ministry in collaboration with the NCPB made arrangements to avail 137,926 metric tonnes of various types of fertilizer. From this quantity, 17,316 metric tonnes were procured for the 2015 short rains. The distribution of this fertilizer was hampered by delays in exchequer fund release; although its contract was signed in October, 2015, its distribution was delayed to January, 2016 when the funds were released. Other farm inputs such as seeds are already available with the stockiest. Concerning when the fertilizer will be availed to all the NCPB depots across the country; for the 2016 long rains, 124,151 metric tonnes comprising of various fertilizer types was ordered. The first consignment of 39,880 metric tonnes was received at the port of Mombasa on 14th March, 2016. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this consignment comprised of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) 23:23, NPK 17:17 and Sulphate of Ammonia. As at 23rd March, 2016, 23,000 metric tonnes of these fertilizers had been discharged from the vessel and its distribution to various National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots countrywide is ongoing. Attached is a list of how the distribution has been done. There is a remaining balance of 16,880 metric tonnes to be discharged and distributed from the vessel. The discharge rate is 300 metric tonnes per day on a 24-hour shift. Another vessel carrying 33,000 of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) docked at the port of Mombasa on 23rd March, 2016 at night while the vessel carrying 37,440 metric tonnes of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertilizer is expected at the port of Mombasa on 7th April, 2016. The NCPB has sourced for enough transportation trucks to uplift the fertilizers to the respective depots countrywide. Annexure four is attached showing how the 137,926 metric tonnes of fertilizers for 2015/2016 season is being distributed to counties. The distribution is based on the county’s request and the quantities available. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thirdly, is about the measures the Government is putting in place to avert such scenarios in future. The delay in the fertilizer purchase has been occasioned by the late release of funds by the Exchequer. To avert this, the Ministry is in the process of establishing fertilizer and seed development fund. Draft regulations for the same have been submitted to the Office of the Attorney General for legal drafting."
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