This Policy aims at supporting productivity and sustainability of agroecology production systems in Murang’a County, and at achieving the following goals: 1) supporting sustainable and participatory approaches to introduction of agroecology production systems and practices in the County; 2) increasing awareness on health benefits to life and environment, prioritising marketing strategies, data and information and consumption for agroecology products the County; 3) supporting increased productivity and incomes through collaboration with research, education institutions and technology integration of agroecology with conventional agriculture; 4) promoting the adoption of agroecological approaches for sustainable soil systems and agricultural practices in the county; 5) implementing standards of production in the various sub sectors in line with both national and internationally set market standards. The Policy suggests new management approaches in agroecosystem, focusing on: recycling of biomass, enhancement of biodiversity, provisions of favourable soil conditions for plant growth, minimisation of losses, integrated pest-management approach, diversification of species and genetic resources enhancement, application of regenerative agriculture approaches. Based on the five goals, the Policy considers and presents the following implementing objectives: creating a legal framework to regulate the agroecology in the County in line with the existing management structure to deliver more value to farmers; detailed programmes for promoting agroecology and improving the commercialisation of sector's products; linking agriculture and human health with safe food awareness; ensuring development and dissemination of appropriate technical information and integration of information communication technology; improving measures for increasing farmers' productivity; strengthening soil and water conservation programmes with a special consideration to ecosystem conservation in the agro ecosystem approach; strengthening integrated pest management for vulnerable areas; considering price stabilisation including price guarantees’ schemes.
كينيا · 2023-01-30