Ahadi Kenya chief executive Stanley Kamau (right) with Mofarm Fresh Fruits Exporters Director Elijah Njoroge. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]A need to forestall a critical food shortage for a rapidly growing population, while observing environmental safety, has necessitated the restructuring of agricultural policies. This, experts say, can be done through the provision of extension services and relevant education for farmers. Dr Kedera relates this to population, which, according to World Bank, could almost hit 90 million by 2050. During this period, countries in the Middle East were the major importers of Kenyan mangoes, albeit at a much lower price.

Source: Standard Digital May 02, 2021 22:41 UTC