I receive a lot of "How can I start beekeeping?" In my DM's from aspiring beekeepers. I would like to host an in-person event in Nairobi soon so we can discuss this in great detail. What topics would you like me to cover?
2 experts from the Dept of Malaysia Quarantine & Inspection Services are in Kenya to carry out verification audits on avocado orchards and pack houses as part of Pest Risk Analysis (PRA). The two govts have been working on PRA to allow export of fresh avocado to the Asian nation.
Japan ,the sixth largest importer of Kenyan coffee, has flagged a consignment of Kenya's coffee for high levels of pesticide chemical residue.
High levels of pesticide use could lead to a ban on Kenyan coffee imports.
— Business Daily
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR EXPORTERS OF FRESH BEANS AND PEAS IN POD:
You are required to ensure that your farms (including outgrowers) are Certified at the bare minimum to the National Horticulture Standard (KS1758 2016: Part 2) by 31st October 2022.
@Trade_Kenya@USAIDKenya
Kenya risks losing Shs 1.5 billion Japan coffee market after Japan authorities raised red flag over use of non-recommended pesticides in produce.
Japan now wants growers and exporters to undertake voluntary tests.
— Business Daily
Food Safety:
New KEBS standard for fresh produce launched
KS 1758 code ensures quality and safety of fresh fruit and vegetables
Farmers and producers expected to comply with new standard
#FridayNight@lillian_muli
Donkeys,cows,goats and wildlife usually like to come and celebrate,tails lifted into the air with water gushing into the drinking troughs,and you know in your heart whatever you are doing is right and good.First bumper harvest and you confirm again.
After struggling to assemble the solar structure and array,then painfully lowering the submersible pump using a donkey winch.Hour after hour the sun baking your back and finally anchoring the system,connecting it,then the throb of the pump,deep down in the bowels of the borehole.