TRAINING ON HORTICULTURAL CROPS & GREEN HOUSE FARMING on Saturday 22nd JUNE 2013 INTRODUCTION Horticulture is one of the most profitable type of farming enterprises in Kenya. Many people have ventured into production and marketing of horticultural crops and have experienced good returns. Yet some have faced challenges and do not realize the full benefits. This training targets persons interested in investing successfully in small to medium scale horticultural enterprises in Kenya. This is an intensive one day course and will cover what you need to know and do to be a successful investor in production and marketing of the following crops: 1. Specialty and high value vegetables (capsicum, tomato, export beans) 2. Fruits and nuts (passion, banana, mango, avocado, melon, strawberry, macadamia) 3. Herbs and spices (mint, marjoram, thyme, sage) 4. Summer flowers 5. Greenhouse management After the training you will know: 1. What to consider when choosing a suitable horticultural enterprise 2. The unique requirements for producing and marketing various crop types a. Seed and planting materials (sourcing/ quality/ b. Pests management (affordable, environment friendly) c. Postharvest issues (grading, packing, storage, transport, cold chain, d. Water and plant nutrition management (cost saving technologies) 3. Infrastructure requirements for horticulture 4. Quality standards for various products and how to meet them 5. Trends and emerging opportunities in horticulture for various regions in Kenya 6. Opportunities for integrating horticulture into other farm enterprises, e.g. beekeeping, dairy, poultry, etc Venue: Training will take place at Westlands, Nairobi, Madonna House Room 305. Fee: Kshs 2000 for the Day. Organized by Farm and Community Technologies Ltd (F.a.C.T Ltd) Tel: 0706 624 605 Email: [email protected]
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