Jan Prins is a grower starting from 16 years old in The Netherlands, from there he provided agricultural consultancy in Albania and Turkey. At present, Jan is located in Ethiopia and is responsible for the development and management of Jittu Horticulture PLC, a company that is producing approximately 100 different vegetable varieties on five farm locations. Jittu is exporting to the Middle East, Africa and Europe and supplying the local market through owned shops and direct deliveries to hotels and restaurants. All farms are Global Gap certified and are implementing IPM. The company is employing 2500 employees. Jan will focus discussions on the challenges of complying with GAP and MRL requirements from a grower and exporter perspective.

Challenges to GAP and MRL compliance in Ethiopia

248th National Meeting (2014)

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