The Kenyan government has been urged to create testing, inspection and certification of produce destined for the export markets more affordable. Ali Qazilbash from the United Nations Industrial Development Agency (UNIDO), states that this should be done by the implementing authorities KEBs and KEPHIS. This would enable Kenyan products to enter high end markets.
He however, noted that enhancing safety standards of the products should start from good agricultural practice. This, in turn, starts with farmers, by ensuring they plant the correct seedlings for integrated pest management. This, he said, involves ensuring proper use of pesticide or biological control of pesticides. It also extends to proper use of fertilizer and watering.
Source: the-star.co.ke