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duction. The main focus of his work is to develop and implement an integrated pest management system with benefi cial insects in all crops and greenhouses. This system allows the farm to minimize the use of pesticides and to produce cuttings in a sustainable way.


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tion to that, all water sources at the farm are disinfected with chlorine, ultraviolet rays, and 5 micron fi ltration. Plants are grown in volcanic rock that is steam-sterilized at a high temperature for for re-use.


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an Molenaar, Planning and Extra Elite Manager, manages the Quality Management System in prep- aration for further internationally legislated certifi -


cations. “We believe that there is always room for more, so our team keeps on working for sustainable improve- ments in terms of environment and social responsibil- ity,” says Jan. “This process requires responsibility and commitment of the whole team. And it is a pleasure working with this great team. Good environmental performance reduces risk, lowers costs, improves productivity, and builds a strong team – and this is what keeps us climbing higher,” adds Dries Eikens, General Manager at Selecta Kenya.


Picture on the left page: The Selecta Kenya Mannagment Team. From left to right: Ludwig Allnoch (General Production Manager), Fidelis Makau (Head of Department Trials), Dries Eik- ens (General Manager), Thomas Obala (Elite Department), and Jan Molenaar (Planning and Elite Manager).


Selecta’s choir at farm in Kenya.


The SKY soccer team.


Selecta Kenya traditional dance group.


Strict sanitation protocols are practiced upon entering the greenhouses. After stepping in footbaths, workers wear smocks, sanitize their hands, and wear rubber gloves.


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