National Horticulture Traceability System (NHTS) Business Plan Consultative Forum

The horticulture industry in Kenya witnessed yet another significant milestone following a NHTS Business Consultative Forum held on 9th November, 2017 at a Nairobi hotel. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the HTS Business Plan- its sustainability.

The meeting was convened by HCD and facilitated by USAID-KAVES through the Kenya Flower Council in collaboration with FPEAK and KEFE. It was attended by HCD, KEPHIS, USAID-KAVES and County Governments representative among others.Presenters included representatives from the Horticulture Crop Directorate. Read more

KENYA HORTICULTURAL COUNCIL LAUNCHED

The horticulture industry marked an in important milestone on 21/07/17 following the re-launch of the Kenya Horticultural Council, the KS 1758 Part 2-fruits 7 vegetables and the Quality Management System (QMS) for KS 1758 Part 1-flowers & ornamentals and Part 2.  The Kenya Horticultural Council is an umbrella body bringing together leading horticulture associations in Kenya namely the Kenya Flower Council (KFC), the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) and the Kenya Exporters of Fruits & Vegetables (KEFE).  The overarching objective of the Council is to provide high level lobbying, advocacy, and capacity building for sustained market access for Kenya Horticulture products. Read more

Avocado

Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) is grown in several agro-ecological zones mainly by small-scale growers (70%) with larger farms coming up in non-traditional growing areas like Rift Valley who grow it for subsistence, local markets and export.

Kenya has since been known as an agricultural country with leading exports like tea, coffee, flowers, but there is a new produce that is getting lots of attention-the avocado.  Kenya  resides in an ideal location for avocado growth, as avocados thrive in subtropical climates. Read more