Vegetables at the Kenya Seed stand at the Central ASK show in Nyeri. Farmers attended the fair to learn about value addition, new seeds, machinery and chemicals to fight pests and diseases. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NMG
Stringent regulations on the use of farm chemicals are locking out fresh produce exporters in East Africa from the lucrative European Union market.
The EU, which is the leading importer of horticulture produce particularly from Kenya, has amended its policy on the maximum residue levels (MRLs) by lowering permissible limits in food produce.
