Horticultural Research and Development Project in Western Kenya, 1988

Abstract

The Horticultural Research and Development Project for West of Rift Valley, was compiled after a draft proposal was discussed with the representatives of the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and approval for production of the final project proposal was given. To ensure timely implementation of the project and harmonization of mandate areas of research task force of scientists from National Plant Breeding Research Centre, Njoro, National Pyrethrum & Horticultural Research Centre, Molo, Western Agricultural Research Centre, Kakamega, and the National Horticultural Research Centre, Thika were selected to compile the project proposals. The research programmes in the project areas will mainly focus on the fruits and vegetables variety trials, fertilizers, cultural practices, role of manure and post-harvest handling.