EAC harmonized efficacy trial protocol for evaluation of semio-chemicals for pest management in plants
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2021
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East African Community
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East African Community (EAC) Partner States have prioritized to intensify agricultural production to meet the regional demands for food and agricultural exports. The intensification of agricultural production ultimately necessitates increased reliance on agricultural inputs including pesticides. However, the Partner States have inadequacies and variances when it comes to the pesticide regulatory systems which largely contribute to injudicious control of trade and use of hazardous pesticides that greatly accelerate environmental deterioration, adversely reduces agricultural productivity and impacts on health of consumers as well. Development of an efficient, competitive and sustainable agricultural sector in the region requires strict adherence to standards on production, trade and use of pesticides.
The 7th EAC Sectorial Council on Agriculture and Food Security (SCAFs) ranked farm inputs among the critical factors for improved agricultural production and productivity in the region. The Council subsequently directed the Secretariat to mobilize resources and undertake harmonization of the regulatory framework in the area of farm inputs including agrochemicals and pesticides. Pursuant to the directive, in January 2015, the EAC Secretariat and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reached an agreement to jointly implement a regional initiative for a harmonized pesticide regulatory system. The main focus of the harmonization is to facilitate sustainable production, trade in and use of pesticides while safe-guarding human and environment health.
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East African Community. (2021). EAC harmonized efficacy trial protocol for evaluation of semio-chemicals for pest management in plants. East African Community