Egerton University has trained over 4,000 farmers on greenhouse tomato farming and a new tomato grafting technology initiative originating from China aimed at boosting tomato production in the country.
The University Vice Chancellor Prof.
Isaac Kibwage said the project, that is being funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims at offering local tomato farmers a more sustainable and productive method to grow the essential crop.
The VC further said that the core objective of the project was to bolster food security and nutrition, reduce poverty among small holder farmers by improving quality and productivity of the crop, transferring grafting technology to locals and empowering the youth through innovative solutions in the tomato value chain.
