The Directorate was established under the Agriculture and Food Authority Act of 2013 with the mandate of developing, regulating and promoting Kenya’s food crops sub-sector, as well as ensuring that it remains a major contributor to the country’s economy. The Directorate is in charge of regulating and carrying out policies and programs aimed at improving food crop and commodity production, processing, and marketing. The Food Crops Directorate works with other government agencies, dealers, farmers, and stakeholders to ensure that Kenya’s food crops sub-sector runs smoothly and responsibly.
The Agriculture and Food Authority’s Food Crops Directorate this week led a successful tree planting initiative. In partnership with the Kenya Forest Service, Meru University, and Kaaga Girls High School, a total of 18,500 assorted forest trees were planted. The event was graced by Prof. Eustace Mwenda representing the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Simon Thuranira (Deputy…
This Release is to state the facts about local wheat production and the context under which Kenya has been importing wheat over the last 15 years.
Join us in the ongoing Nakuru National Show 2024 and learn more on the role of Agriculture and Food Authority in regulating, Promoting and Developing of scheduled Crops.
