The University of Nairobi through the visited and trained Masii Horticultural farmers group in Masii on key requirements of product development and value addition of mangoes and other fruits and vegetables. The training focused on the hygienic handling and practices required during processing, actual processing of fruits and vegetables into consumable products such as pulp, nectar, dried crisps and leather as well as storage of processed products.

 The University of Nairobi through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology (DFSNT) and the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection (PSCP) made a follow up visit and training to Karurumo farmers group in Embu to emphasize on a number of key requirements for value addition of mangoes and other fruits and vegetables. The training focused on the hygienic handling and practices required during processing, actual processing of fruits and vegetables into consumable products such as pulp, nectar, dried crisps and leather as well as storage of processed products.

Project Title

Validation and promotion of integrated climate-smart green gram technologies for improved livelihoods in Kenya

Activity

Farmer participatory variety and technology selection

Date

February 4th 2021

Site

Kyua location, Katangi Ward, Yatta sub-county, Machakos County

Farmer groups

New Mwangaza Digital and Muuo wa kwa Kisai

Objectives