The stake holders of the Lomidat pastoral multipurpose cooperative society, today held a meeting at Nawoitorong women center, to discuss the introduction of the weighing scale, in the buying of animals direct from the farmers. The general manager Lomidat slaughter house, Mr. Silvester Nyadero said that this will help the farmers get out of the hands of unruly middlemen. He added that the used machines in the field aims at reduce the losses incurred by farmers during their buying and selling operations. Addressing the issue, the society's chair man Mr. James Losuru urged the members present to go and disseminate the right information that will encourage the farmers to distock their animals during dry season and buy during rainy season. Losuru said that the society has bought six machines, that will be distributed to different places all over the county. These machines will established in Lokori in Turkana south, Namoruputh in Loima, Lokangai and Leteya in Turkana west and one will be in Kibish. He pledged that this will help the pastoralists to get payment on the spot and cut the chain of sales through the hands of middlemen. He called for the stake holders to support the move, saying that this gives room to see the value of their animals. The meeting brought together more than 30 members, who urged the farmers to sale their animals when they are still strong. The use of these machines is set to start next weeks in the station set.
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