FARMKENYA INITIATIVE
Smart Harvest
By Maureen Akinyi | January 2nd 2021 at 02:55:00 GMT +0300
Chairperson of the Agriculture Sector Network Bimal Kantaria. [Ignatius Odanga, Standard]
Private players in the agriculture industry have launched a bold plan to steer agribusiness interests.
Under the banner Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) the network that comprise various private sector players launched its three-year strategic plan to help coordinate efforts geared towards transformation of agribusiness.
Speaking during the launch, Principal Secretary in the State Department of East African Community Kevit Desai lauded the move, saying it will go a long way in boosting the agriculture industry that contributes more than 30 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product. He also assured the industry of government support.