Principal Secretary for Crops Development Kello Harsama has assured Kenya's commitment to recognising the significance of resilient food systems in different aspects.
He was speaking at the African-European Union Agriculture Ministerial Conference in Rome, Italy.
''Kenya recognizes the significance of resilient food systems in mitigating the impacts of climate change, reducing food waste, and ensuring access to nutritious food for all,'' he said.
Harsama underscored the conference as a major catalyst for agricultural transformative actions.
The actions, he said, were in the deliberation of resilient food systems and focusing on sustainable agricultural value chains.
''I am confident that this conference will serve as a catalyst for transformative actions, bringing us closer to our shared goal of resilient food systems and sustainable agricultural value chains,” the PS said.
He said the government is working to strengthen existing bilateral trade and explore new world markets for farmers to efficiently access the international market.
Harsama further noted lauded President William Ruto's agenda towards agriculture saying it showed the country's efforts in achieving food security.
"I am happy that President William Ruto's aggressive diplomatic agenda towards agriculture is bearing fruits. Every other Western country is familiar with Kenya's food security agenda. This is encouraging and shows our strides towards achieving food security in the country," he said.
He further held talks with the Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on the issue of Kenya exporting avocado, Macadamia, flowers, fresh vegetables, tea, and coffee to the country.
The leaders also agreed to invite Australian manufacturers to come and establish food processing plants in Kenya.
This they said will boost value addition and export, which will hence create jobs for Kenyans and accelerate the agricultural value chain.
