Research
Research involves on-farm trials of different flowers varieties from breeders. Other research on control of Red spider mites using natural enemies was carried out on some farms in conjunction with Real IPM from Kenya. Also research in collaboration with UNIDO is on the control of soil nematodes using locally available materials suitable for substrates in hydroponics as well as the phasing out of methyl bromide using soil steaming and methan sodium.
Development
Development by growers includes study groups organized by the Centre for Promotion of Exports from Developing Countries (CBI) in Netherlands. Growers share experiences and ways of improving production on their individual farms. In addition issues on human resource management as well as profitability and benchmarking on the farms are discussed.
UFEA follows the Code of Practice which is in compliance with the MPS and EUREP-GAP standards. The Code of Practice addresses issues pertaining to:
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Workers health and safety
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Fair remuneration and working conditions for employees
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Consumers health and safety
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Control of environmental degradation
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Environmental conservation
