By JULIUS SIGEIMore by this AuthorIndustry players Tuesday reacted with cautious optimism to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s reforms in the agriculture sector. Mr Machuki said the fresh produce sector suffer postharvest losses of about 30 per cent due to lack of cold storage facilities, urging the government to fast-track the projects. “Our maize farmers produce 1.8 tonnes against South Africa’s four and the US’s 11. The BBI report had recommended total war on corruption in the agriculture sector. DIRECT SALESHe told the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure the Tea Regulations 2019 incorporate appropriate mechanisms to ensure no unregistered tea grower is allowed to sell it.

Source: Daily Nation January 15, 2020 06:56 UTC