Nairobi, April 4 -- With the expected abundant rain and favourable weather conditions in 2024, Kenya is poised for a bumper harvest, barring any unforeseen variables that may hinder productivity.

Challenges arise during periods of postharvest abundance, with oversupply leading to decreased prices and losses for smallholder farmers.

The warehouse receipt system (WRS) presents an opportunity to address these challenges.

The WRS primarily supports the structured trade in agricultural produce by establishing licensed professional storage facilities, or warehouses, for the safekeeping, packaging, or processing of agricultural produce.

To be licensed under WRS, the warehouse must meet stringent criteria. All licensed warehouse operators mus...