ARTICLE 4 #MaizeCrisis

Continuous rainfall over the past few days has taken a toll on maize crops across several villages in the region. Farmers are reporting that their maize plants have started turning yellow, and growth has come to a sudden halt — raising serious concerns about yield losses this season.

Maize farmers across the country are facing one of the steepest price declines in recent years, raising alarms within the agricultural sector. According to farmer groups, the sudden crash in maize prices has left many producers unable to cover their basic production costs, pushing them toward financial distress.