In the ongoing commitment to meet the maize grain requirement of feeding inmates, Prisons Farms has emerged as a key player, particularly in the production of commercial maize grain.
Presently, the farms boast yield of 8,394.8 Metric tons in the financial year under review, making a substantial contribution to the complex task of fulfilling the inmates' dietary requirements.
This annual maize grain output equates to about 50% of the total grain demand for the financial year, estimated at 17,752 tons.
This significant contribution underscores the pivotal role played by Prisons Farms in addressing the escalating food demand driven by the continual upsurge in the inmate population.
