Linking smallholders to the market
“Better understand the production systems of Smallholders in Kenya and their challenges to grow flowers for export. Based on the findings, provide insights to the smallholders on the mechanisms of global trade and help create linkages with international buyers.”
Evans Gichuhi | Project coordinatorat Kenya Flower Council
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2 local farmer groups engaged in the project
- 142 growers (39% women) interviewed for the baseline survey
- 100% of KFC QMS and Smallholder code of Practice adapted and adopted by KFC technical committee
- 71 smallholders trained on market access requirements and statutory law
- 3 week seminar on management of subtropical flowers for foreign markets
Partner
More Profitable Sustainability (MPS)
Key Topic
Agrochemical Use
Region
Worldwide
Status
Project under way (2017-2018)