Africans fighting back against Environmentalist protectionism
Environmentalists are putting pressure on western supermarkets to reduce imports of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Africa, reports one British newspaper.
'They are keen to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide pumped into the atmosphere by the cargo planes that transport the produce.
In a country [Kenya] where two-thirds of the population lives on less than 50p a day, the chance to grow fashionable vegetables for British supermarkets has helped lift many farmers out of poverty.
Mr Muyu is typical. His earnings have rocketed since he signed up with a company - which is backed by the charity Care - that sells his aubergines and baby corn to British supermarkets.
He has more than doubled his income since switching from maize and onions.
"There's been a big difference," he said. "Now I have to have a proper system of farming but I can send my children to school."'