She however noted that the use of the Warehouse Receipt System is the only way farmers can avoid further losses.
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The agreement underpins Equity Group’s strategic vision plan for social economic transformation in the 'Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan’ which puts a focus on value addition and mechanization of agriculture in the East and Central Africa market.
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It enables farmers to have their produce dried faster in a more hygienic environment to maintain quality.
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Post-harvest losses are one of the major causes of food and nutrition insecurity in Kenya. It is estimated Kenya loses over 30% of fresh produce through post-harvest losses.
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The harvesting season is expected to start from the end of September.
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Potato varieties that combine both resistance to diseases and high yields contribute highly to food security.
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The Aggregation and Industrial Park is expected to generate job opportunities and export finished products to other countries.
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The government has affirmed its commitment to curbing post harvest losses and wastage that maize farmers usually incur. Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says this is part of their efforts to ensure the country achieves food security.
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