The Ministry of Agriculture has inaugurated the National Horticulture Standing Committee, which is mandated to identify emerging issues in the horticulture industry and develop and implement strategies to address these issues.

State Department for Agriculture Principal Secretary (PS) Dr.

Kipronoh Ronoh said that the committee will be mandated to promote enhanced production and productivity of horticulture produce through research and development in horticulture value chains, adoption and transfer of technology innovations, and management practices.

Speaking during the inauguration of the committee, Dr.