Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

Project Title

Regulation of Horticulture and Industrial Crops, Farmer Capacity Building, and Nursery Registration in Makueni County

Project Location

All 30 Wards, Makueni County, Kenya

Project Duration

Start Date: 2023
End Date: 2027

Project Key Activities

  • Regulating horticulture production and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Regulating industrial crops including coffee, tea, nuts, and pyrethrum.
  • Conducting capacity building training for farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and crop management.
  • Registration and licensing of horticultural crop nurseries.
  • Inspection and certification of nursery operators to ensure quality planting materials.
  • Providing technical advisory services to farmers and farmer groups.
  • Facilitating compliance with national agricultural standards and regulations.
  • Conducting farmer field days and demonstration activities.

Project Key Outputs

  • 350 farmers trained on Good Agricultural Practices and crop management.
  • 45 horticultural nurseries registered and licensed.
  • 60 nursery operators trained on quality standards and compliance.
  • 120 horticulture farms inspected and certified for quality compliance.
  • 200 industrial crop farmers supported with regulatory guidance.
  • 25 farmer groups linked to quality inputs and certified planting materials.
  • Improved compliance with national horticultural and industrial crop standards.

Project Achievements

  • Enhanced farmer knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices and crop production standards.
  • Improved quality of horticultural and industrial crop production through regulatory compliance.
  • Strengthened nursery sector with registered and certified operators ensuring quality planting materials.
  • Increased farmer access to certified seeds and planting materials from licensed nurseries.
  • Enhanced market competitiveness through compliance with national quality standards.
  • Strengthened collaboration between AFA and Makueni County Department of Agriculture.
  • Improved traceability and safety of horticultural products.
  • Empowered farmers with technical knowledge for sustainable agricultural practices.

Project Progress

  • Ongoing

Project Impact Summary (Key Performance Indicators)

IndicatorAchievement
Farmers Reached:550
Youth/Women/VMGs Engaged:330 (60% women and youth)
Employment Created:85 direct and 180 indirect
Value Chains Supported:Horticulture (mangoes, onions, tomatoes, watermelon, chilies), Industrial crops (macadamia, coffee, avocado), Fruit tree seedlings, Vegetable seedlings
Productivity/Income Change:
  • Average 20% increase in crop yields through improved practices.
  • 30% increase in farmer incomes from certified produce.
  • 25% premium prices achieved for quality-compliant horticultural products.
  • Reduced post-harvest losses by 18% through better handling practices.
  • Improved seedling survival rate by 35% from certified nurseries.

Get In Touch

P.O. Box 78 – 90-300 Wote, Makueni

0800 722 715

ecmagriculture@makueni.go.ke

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Government of Makueni Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project. Soko Makueni
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