Farm certification necessary for export – NAREI

The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is encouraging farmers who are interested in exporting their produce to have their farms certified.

According to a NAREI press release, the steps for certification are as follows. First, an application form is obtained from National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) and completed. Then the farmer and the NPPO agree on a date to carry out the first inspection; first inspection is done and advice is given.

Next, inspections continue until the farmer achieves required standard and a