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Social Responsibility

NCPB’S perception of success includes high regard for our employees, consumers and society.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility is the root of NCPB’s social activities and programmes of giving back to Community NCPB is involved in the following fields:

Health
mosimage}We care for the wellness of our employees, their families and {surrounding communities, particularly in this age of HIV/AIDS pandemic. NCPB is involved in a number of initiatives for fighting the scourge in various parts of the country. For example, it is a member of the Neighbours Against AIDS, a group enjoining “neighbouring” organisation in the fight against HIV/AIDS among the participating organisations’ employees and surrounding communities.

Sports
Image NCPB has been sponsoring a number of sport teams with a view to identifying and nurturing talent and making youth participate in meaningful activities that dissuade them from engaging in anti-social activities.

ImageIn the above regard, NCPB has been supporting the Cereals Handball, Volleyball and Darts teams, which have been performing impressively in their respective disciplines. The Board also sponsors sports tournament such as the annual Cereals Cup Volleyball tournament that is held in various parts of the country. NCPB has supported numerously the national teams in camp for the All Africa Games and other assignments. 
 
Environment
NCPB encourages a green environment. In this respect, it runs tree nurseries at a number of its station; e.g., Moi’s Bridge where it offers for sale seedlings of both indigenous and exotic trees.

Shows and Exhibitions
Image We participate in various shows and exhibitions during which besides promoting our products (commodities, services and market information) we educate farmers, students and the public on best practices in production, handling and  of grain and other
 
 
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Board launches Warehouse Receipt system

National Cereals and produce Board will be holding a Warehouse receipting system mini launch in Narok in preparation for a major launch during harvest season in North Rift.

The long anticipated historic event will be held at the Board’s Narok silos grounds on 1st September 2010.

The event is expected to be attended by among others representatives from the Office of the President/Prime Minister, NCPB Board of Directors and other selected officers, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, State corporations ,treasury as well as farmers, millers, traders and other stakeholders.

Warehouse Receipting Process

1.         After the producer (depositor) has harvested his crop, s/he transports it to a certified warehouse.  The grain is checked to ensure that it meets the stipulated quality standards.

2.         When the grain passes the quality tests and the quantity is within the minimum set level (for example 10MT), it will be received by the Warehouse Operator (NCPB), who will then issue a Warehouse Receipt to the farmer(depositor).

3.         The depositor may present the Warehouse Receipt to a bank, which may offer him/her short term financing. The financing will be a proportion (say 80%) of the market value of the grain deposited in the warehouse.  This financing enables the farmer to meet his basic financial obligations such as domestic needs or preparing for the next planting season, as he waits to sell his grains in the market when the price is favourable.  The Warehouse Receipt remains in the custody of the bank for it forms the security for the financing.

4.         When the market price improves, the farmer sells his grain and the buyer is instructed to pay direct to the bank.  The bank then recovers its money from the proceeds and the Warehouse Operator also recovers any storage or handling charges.  The farmer is then given the balance.

Benefits/Advantages

           The advantages of WRS to farmers, millers, traders and other players include:

i.       Eliminating the need to use title deeds as Security for financing grain owners.

ii.      Enabling depositors get access to cash faster against the warehouse receipt.

iii.     Enabling depositors to sell their grain when market conditions and prices are most    favorable.

iv.     Eliminating the issue of delayed payments to farmers.

v.      Enabling processors (millers) to focus on their milling functions while they procure grain through WRS.

vi.     Improving quality and grading.

vii.     Reducing post harvest losses through professional storage.

viii.    Improving food security.

ix.      Enabling development and trading through a Commodity Exchange.

 

MAJOR PLAYERS

The major players who are expected to participate in Warehouse Receipting System shall include: producers, Government, millers, traders, collateral managers/warehouse operators (NCPB) and transporters

 

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