However, most countries and multinationals -especially the European Union- require total compliance with the food quality assurance standards. Access to these prime export markets depends on Kenya’s capability to continually produce and supply high-quality agricultural products to meet their standards. The average tuber yield is seven tons per hectare (t/ha), yet most fields produce below three tons per hectare. The yield gap between what is currently produced and what can be produced is greater than 20 tons per hectare. Despite Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) and KALRO producing high-quality certified seeds, its adoption has been low.

Source: Standard Digital January 13, 2022 13:42 UTC