The first step in accessing the subsidised fertiliser is to register with the local administration, the area chief.
Farmers across the country have begun planting their crops, while others are still sowing seeds for the main planting season of the year. This season is known for the long rains that last from March to May. As a result, discussions about fertiliser, particularly subsidised fertiliser, are common at this time.
However, this year's planting season has been hit hard by reports that farmers in parts of the country may have bought counterfeit fertiliser. Panic is rife among farmers, as the alleged fake fertiliser was sold by the government through the National Cereals and Produce Board depots.
