12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(v) We have enhanced capacity building to all avocado growers on the avocado value chain for the production of highly marketable quality products.
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12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(vi) We have approved the proposal for a private entrepreneur for the construction of avocado oil processing plant in Kandara Constituency.
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12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry intends to link up with relevant market players. So far, we have contacted even a company in New Zealand which is in the process of setting up a multi-million factory in Kandara Constituency. So, at the end of the day, the avocados will have an international market.
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12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry is aggressively pursuing the market for mangoes in the entire international market. We are sure that by the end of this year, we shall have secured an international market for the mangoes, more so, on their value addition. This is because you will find that mangoes come in a big season which normally expires and we have a lot of wastage. We are trying to secure an international company that can set up a factory here in the country.
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12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry of Agriculture has established training for farmers Fe bruary 12, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES
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11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this morning, I had a very candid discussion with Mr. Kaino and we agreed on how to sort out this problem of the potato crop. On Friday, this week, we will have a meeting with him and my Permanent Secretary to see how we can tackle this issue.
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11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have an adequate answer. I brought up the issue following our discussion with the hon. Member. However, I am willing to proceed to answer the Question.
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11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply.
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11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(a) I am aware that the Potato Research Facility in Molo is not adequately facilitating potato farmers as they deserve.
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11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(b) The Ministry, together with other stakeholders is undertaking the following steps to ensure quality of potatoes is improved and storage facilities for the crop are established.
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