Networks organization along organic foods value chains in Kenya; case: Kales in Nairobi

Abstract

An MSc student from the DANIDA project ProGrOV has done a survey of certified organic farmers and marketing outlets around Nairobi. The survey was conducted between February and April, 2012 with kales as a case study. The results show that there was poor and uneven access to information for producers and other weak chain members due to fragmentation of producers and traders and distant markets. The study recommends reorganization of the network structure to facilitate information flow and minimize exploitation of farmers so that all stakeholders benefit from the network structure.