Boost production, food safety to expand export market shareSouth Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB) counties are known for their mangoes and incomes from mango farming contributes about 40 per cent of the farm household income in the region. It is funded as part of Feed the Future, the US Government’s global hunger, and food security initiative that helps to increase agricultural production and reduce poverty and malnutrition in Kenya. The campaign, which will last for two years, is expected to lead to increased export market share for mangoes by 30 per cent in the first year by addressing the market compliance. By implementing this campaign, the production and quality of the mango fruit is expected to improve production, food safety and thereby stimulate export which will eventually lead to increased incomes for mango farmers and other value chain actors. - The writer is the Director, Kenya Crops and Dairy Market SystemsDo not miss out on the latest news.

Source: Standard Digital January 25, 2020 21:00 UTC