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Kenyans Inspect Mpigi Farmers
Kenya
Wednesday 02 January 2008
Horticulture farmers targeting European markets are undergoing inspection by experts to ensure their produce conform to the minimum required standards.
Experts from Euro Gap, a Kenya-based firm that certifies companies which export agricultural produce to European countries, are in Mpigi to inspect farmers.
Jaksons Uganda, a firm that exports vegetable, especially hot pepper to Europe, is the first to be inspected.
Caleb Momanyi, one of the experts, said any firm that needs access to European markets should comply with their requirements such as crop monitoring, pesticide application, spinning practices and risk-control and employment of professional workers to ensure quality.
"Risk management ensures that workers' lives are protected through the provision of first-aid kits and protective gears while spraying," said Momanyi.
John Kavuma, the managing director of Jaksons, said he had mobilised hot pepper farmers to form a cooperative to receive capital and learn modern farming practices as required by Euro Gap.
Experts from Euro Gap, a Kenya-based firm that certifies companies which export agricultural produce to European countries, are in Mpigi to inspect farmers.
Jaksons Uganda, a firm that exports vegetable, especially hot pepper to Europe, is the first to be inspected.
Caleb Momanyi, one of the experts, said any firm that needs access to European markets should comply with their requirements such as crop monitoring, pesticide application, spinning practices and risk-control and employment of professional workers to ensure quality.
"Risk management ensures that workers' lives are protected through the provision of first-aid kits and protective gears while spraying," said Momanyi.
John Kavuma, the managing director of Jaksons, said he had mobilised hot pepper farmers to form a cooperative to receive capital and learn modern farming practices as required by Euro Gap.
