Economic-Review-of-Agriculture_2015-6
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3. 2 Oil Crops<br />
3.2.1 Macadamia<br />
In 2014, the area under macadamia nuts was 6,059 ha with a production <strong>of</strong> 42,160 tons valued at Kshs.3.3 billion. In<br />
2014, the area, production and value increased by 13 percent, 21 percent and 43 percent respectively, as compared<br />
to 2013. This is attributable to improved prices. Further the organization <strong>of</strong> farmers into producer business groups<br />
and establishment <strong>of</strong> produce bulking and collection centres improved both the marketing channels and farm gate<br />
prices. A total <strong>of</strong> 5,368 tons <strong>of</strong> macadamia was exported in 2014 valued at Kshs. 1.74 billion.<br />
Table 3.16: Macadamia<br />
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014<br />
Area (ha) 3950 4680 4947 5366 6059<br />
Production (tons) 19,229 27,917 31,688 34,760 42161<br />
Yield (tons /ha) 4.9 6.4 6.4 6.47 6.95<br />
Farm Gate Price(Kshs) 65 51 70.9 70.8 77.9<br />
Total Value (million) 1250.4 1427.1 1920.3 2459.8 3284.1<br />
Source: AFFA<br />
Table 3.17: Oil Crops Production<br />
Crop Year 2013 2014<br />
Area (Ha) 176,699 176,699<br />
Production<br />
Coconut<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Pieces 246,416,330 258,737,147<br />
Esti. Tons* 123,208 129,369<br />
Yield 0.69 0.73<br />
Value (Million KES) 3,089,117,564 3,089,117,564<br />
Area (Ha) 21,611 21,611<br />
Cashew Nuts<br />
Production (MT) 21,086 22,140<br />
Yield (MT) 0.97 1.024<br />
Value (Million KES) 861 904<br />
Source: AFFA<br />
<strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Agriculture</strong> [ERA] <strong>2015</strong> 16
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