date:Mar 19, 2014
ods of over three million farmers. At the centre of this importation of potato seeds is Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate (Kephis), which is seen as lacking capacity to oversee seed production.
We have issues with Kephis capacity and procedures. Importation of potatoes or any seeds should be guided by policy and focus to safeguard against entry of diseases to avoid what has happened in the maize sector, said Wachira Kaguongo, Chief Executive Officer, National Potato Council of Kenya.
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