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…
It has come to our attention that there are unscrupulous fraudsters misleading members of the public that Agriculture and Food Authority is currently employing Agricultural Extension Officers. They are issuing fake appointment letters purportedly from AFA, at a fee. AFA has reported the same to the National Security Agencies and the matter is under investigation.…
We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the Mombasa International Show 2022. The event is scheduled to take place from Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th November, 2022 at the Mkomani ASK Showground. As a participant, we look forward to showcasing our products and services to the thousands of visitors expected to…
Dr Benson Apuoyo is the deputy director, market research and product development at the Coffee Directorate. He spoke to Seeds of Gold on the status of the coffee industry, what can be done to boost local consumption of the produce and how farmers can adequately respond to effects of climate change. Paint the picture of the current…
The Agriculture and Food Authority believes that access to healthy and nutritious food is a basic human right. That’s why we’re excited to be participating in this year’s World Food Day event at Rombo ward in Kajiado County.. Our stand will showcase a variety of sustainable food options that are good for you and the…
The Government has availed Ksh 3.55 Billion, to subsidize 71,000 Mt (1.42 million x 50 kg bags) of fertilizer, for growing food crops during short rains season, PS Crops Development and Agricultural Research Dr Francis Owino has said. This is following a directive by H.E the President Dr. William Samoei Ruto in his inauguration Speech on…
Following concerns and feedback from molasses stakeholders and to increase customer satisfaction in equitable distribution and access to final molasses, the Directorate has reviewed molasses procurement permit fees with effect from 1st July 2022 as follows: The Directorate is in the process of reviewing the Molasses Distribution Policy for which your participation will be sought…
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…
The Authority is implementing Trade Facilitation Platform for imports and exports of horticulture produce which has been integrated with Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS). iCMS is a robust intelligent system that consolidates all customs cargo clearance processes to one point of access, to improve our customers’ experiences.HCD wishes to notify Exporters, Importers and Clearing Agents…
