NAIROBI (Halbeeg)- Djibouti will be importing hay from Kenya soon after the two countries inked trade agreements, Kenya government confirmed Monday.
The tiny horn of African nation reportedly agreed to buy large quantity hay from Kenyan farmers.
Speaking at Wiyumiririe in Laikipia County during a farmers’ field day, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri called on Kenya farmers to increase the production of the fodder crop.
“The amount of the hay we have right now is not enough, We need you to grow more grass meet the demand of Djibouti,” Kiunjuri.
The minister did not indicate when the two countries struck the deal.
Hay is grass, legumes or other herbaceous plants that have been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal fodder, particularly for grazing animals such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep.
In May, the two countries agreed to enhance the bilateral cooperation in the livestock sector.
Kiunjuri on behalf Kenya signed a deal allowing expand trade in livestock and livestock products with Djibouti
Kenya pledged to work together with Djibouti in expanding the livestock business sector.
Speaking the during the signing Kiunjuri said Kenya will tap the experience of Djibouti in unlocking the potential in business in the livestock sector especially in exports to the Middle East.
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