A campaign to create a pest free area will be launched next week in Makueni to improve production and quality of mangoes. This will stimulate export of mangoes to the lucrative markets especially in Europe and eventually lead to increased incomes for mango farmers and value chain actors. Speaking in Nairobi on Friday during a […]
Continue ReadingThe Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is working with over 200 horticultural produce exporters to the European Union (EU) and Australian markets to formulate strategies to curb False Codling Moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) pest which has led to rejection of the country’s products at international markets. The Inspectorate’s Managing Director((MD), Dr. Esther Kimani says the […]
Continue ReadingAfrica’s population is considerably increasing and food security is becoming a challenge therefore availing food for the people is of paramount importance. At the same time trade within Africa within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region is also increasing and with this the spread of pests and diseases is not uncommon. […]
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