dc.contributor.author | Mabeya, J. M | |
dc.contributor.author | Nderitu, J. H | |
dc.contributor.author | Wambua, E. W | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-06-29T13:29:25Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-06-29T13:29:25Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2002 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Mabeya. J. M., J. H. Nderitu and E. W. Wambua (2002). Pesticide Use and Implications in Horticultural Export Crops in Kenya. Proceedings Of The Second Horticulture Seminar On , Ustainable Horticultural Production In The Tropics 6Th To 9Th August 2002, Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology (jkuat), Juja – Kenya | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.gem.uni-hannover.de/fileadmin/institut/gemuesebau/pdf/SVepit/Proceedings2002.pdf#page=75 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11295/42610 | |
dc.description.abstract | Horticultural exports earned Kenya 14 billion and 20 billion shillings in the years 2000 and 2001 respectively,
from an estimated volume of 99 million tonnes and 93 million tonnes respectively. This indicates an increase
in value of the exports, and makes horticulture the second highest foreign income earner after tea. Pesticides
are a major production cost in the large-scale enterprises. Every year large amounts of pesticides are used to
manage pests in horticulture, so as to ensure high quality production especially for export market. Local
markets have also evolved as to demand high quality blemish free horticultural products. This has made
farmers to increase use of pesticides and other agrochemicals. The types, quantities and market value of
pesticides imported and sold for various crops would indicate the trend of pesticides usage in Kenya. The
horticultural exports from this country are subject to stringent European Union (EU) requirements on
Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). The EU being the most important export destination, the issue of MRLs
should urgently be addressed. Measures need to be put in place to ensure that Kenya does not lose its
horticultural export niche. These may include, developing and devising crop protection strategies based on
the farmers’ needs, strengthening various relevant institutions and developing sound pest management
policies. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.title | Pesticide Use and Implications in Horticultural Export Crops in Kenya | en |
dc.type | Presentation | en |