Today the CS Roads and Transport Hon. Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen accompanied by the CS Agriculture and Livestock Development Hon. Mithika Linturi presided over the Horticulture Industry Stakeholders meeting in Eldoret to address the logistical challenges faced by the stakeholders in the export of horticultural produce. Present in the forum were Governors H.E Kenneth Lusaka of…
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Agriculture and Food Authority has convened the Horticulture Industry Stakeholders Forum under the theme”Promoting the export of Horticultural Produce from Eldoret International Airport” The forum which brings together key stakeholders in the industry aims at deliberating on the modalities of unlocking the potential of horticulture exports through Eldoret International Airport.
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Board Chairman, Hon. Cornelly Serem this week presided over an Avocado Exporters meeting in Nairobi. The consultative forum was convened to discuss the quality of export Avocado. He affirmed that the Authority will be firm in ensuring that the players in the industry adhere to the requisite handling processes and…
The First National Avocado Conference, organized by the Agriculture and Food Authority North Rift Economic Block (NOREB) and Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) County Governments, aims to bring together stakeholders in the avocado value chain to enhance collaboration and address emerging industry issues. The conference will cover a range of topics related to the avocado…
The Horticultural Crops Directorate together with industry stakeholders has noted the increase of interceptions of Kenyan Beans and Peas in pod by the EU due to exceedance of pesticide residue with a lot of concern. Kenya may face stricter import measures if the trend continues which will impact negatively the strides made by the Horticulture…