In Kenya, Chase Bank has launched a loan product targeting small scale farmers producing cereal, in partnership with John Deere a US based multinational specialized in agriculture machinery. Farmers will benefit from affordable loans that will see them acquire latest farm equipment and technology to boost their yields. The programme covers over 80 per cent of small scale farmers in Kenya over the next three years. John Deere will offer business training support to commercial farmers and contractors.
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