GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The hot and wet climate favours the growth of tropical crops while the cool and wet conditions in the highlands suit temperate crops (plums, pears, apples grapes) The fertile volcanic soils that are well drained and rich in nutrients favour the growth of a variety of crops High population in the rural areas provide labour in the farms and in urban centres that provide ready market. Investment by large companies such as Del-Monte ,Pan African foods, Oserian that provide capital for the horticultural industry. Technical and financial assistance by the German Agricultural team who carry out research, and train farmers. Establishment of Horticultural Cooperative Union and Horticultural Development Authority to help farmers export their products. The government through its export promotion drive is encouraging the diversification of export crops with the aim of broadening the country’s export base. Improvement of road network to enhance accessibility to local and overseas markets. Cul...

   Horticulture is the practice of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers for sale Similarities Greenhouse technology is applied in the both the countries Similar vegetables and flowers are grown in both the countries Horticultural products are export market oriented in both the countries In both countries there is use of green houses on the horticultural land Differences Horticultural farmers in the Netherlands are highly skilled due to long history while in Kenya the farmers are less skilled due to short history In the Netherlands, there is higher local demand for horticultural products due to higher incomes of the locals/citizens while in Kenya there is lower local demand for horticultural products due to lower incomes of many citizens Netherlands is centrally located in Europe thus has a wider foreign market within easy reach while in Kenya, freight charges limit access to European market In the Netherlands the scale of production is large while in Kenya small scale Nethe...