International DAAD-Alumni workshop 2012
A DAAD-Alumni workshop on “Maintenance of the food quality within the value added chain with special focus on posthavest treatment” will take place in Yoguakarta (Indonesia) from Sunday, September, 16 until Saturday, September, 21, 2012. Read Announcement Main Objective: The main objective of the workshop in Yoguakarta is the discussion of challenges for postharvest technology with special focus on the maintenance of the nutritional and sensorial quality of food under different regional conditions. The discussions with experts, papers presented by the alumni and excursions will give all participants the opportunity to learn about the current state of post-harvest technology in South East Asia. Furthermore, the participants will demonstrate and discuss about effective and modern post-harvest methods from the perspective of science and practical experience. Target Participants: The workshop is open to alumni … Read entire article »
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Fifth AJHS Volume Published
The Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK) has the pleasure to inform you that it has published the Fifth Volume of the African Journal of Horticultural Science (AJHS). Visit the journal website to view: http://www.hakenya.net/wesonga/ojs/index.php/ajhs/issue/current. We take this early opportunity to thank the contributors, reviewers, editor and everybody who contributed to the realization of this Volume. We further invite papers for the next issue. … Read entire article »
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11th HAK Workshop Held
The 11th HAK Workshop was held at Pwani University College (PUC). The workshop attracted 49 abstracts and 60 participants. The workshop brought together various key stakeholders to discuss issues of horticulture curriculum content and research agenda. The participants were drawn from research institutions (Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Coffee Research Foundation and Tea Research Foundation of Kenya), Regulatory bodies (Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA), Universities (University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Egerton University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), University Colleges (Chepkoilel University College, Pwani University College and Bondo University College) and industry players (Kenya Tea Development Agency). During the Annual general meeting held at the workshop the following new officials were elected. Congratulations and good luck to all!! Position Name Chairman Dr. Monicah M. Waiganjo Vice Chairman Dr. Maina Mwangi Secretary Mr. Simon Ochanda Assistant Secretary Dr. Darius Andika Treasurer Dr. Jesca Mbaka Assistant … Read entire article »
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Happy New Year
To all HAK members!! I wish each and every HAK members a happy and prosperous new year 2011. I do hope that we shall see more involvement of all members in the activities of the Association. If you have any ideas that can help the Association move forward, please feel free share with us. Remember that our recruitment drive is on. Make sure you recruit at least one new member this year. Thank you. Good Luck!! John M. Wesonga The Chairman – 2011 … Read entire article »
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HAK Workshop
The 10th HAK Workshop was held between December 8th and 11th, 2010 at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). … Read entire article »
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