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Organic farming and commercialization of fruits and vegetables in Makueni County, Kenya

➢Agriculture accounts for 20% the Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). ➢Approximately 7.5 million smallholder farmers in Kenya. ➢>70% from the rural population. ➢Increased demand for food due to increased population. ➢Food safety knowledge is essential to encourage choice and consumption of saf...

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Main Authors: Induli, Irene, Wanyama, Rosina, Odongo, Nicanor, Akingbemisilu, Tosin, Termote, Celine
Format: Ponencia
Language:Inglés
Published: 2024
Subjects:
commercialization
comercialización
organic agriculture
vegetables
agricultura orgánica
fruits
fruta
hortaliza-verduras
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155167
Summary:➢Agriculture accounts for 20% the Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). ➢Approximately 7.5 million smallholder farmers in Kenya. ➢>70% from the rural population. ➢Increased demand for food due to increased population. ➢Food safety knowledge is essential to encourage choice and consumption of safe nutritious foods. ➢Farmer empowerment with knowledge and skills on sustainable safe production.

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