Blow for flower farmers as Government increases agricultural produce tax
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The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has announced its objection against the move by the government to increase the Agricultural Produce Cess (tax) effective 1st January 2021.
As the representative body for growers, exporters and relevant cut-flower and ornamentals value chain actors, the council claims that the passing and implementation of the Horticulture (Crops) Regulations is being undertaken without proper consultation with the industry players.
According to Clement Tulezi, Chief Executive Officer KFC, exporters of fresh produce in the country are from 1st January 2021 paying at least four times the previous Agricultural Produce Cess.