Seed Multiplication
Seed multiplication is the production of a particular class of seed from specific class of seed up to certified seed stage.Seed is a cheapest basic input to sustainable agricultural production thus becoming one of HOFS core objectives. The seed production program aims at contributing to improved household food security for HOFS smallholder farmers through improved access and utilization of certified seeds. In addition...
Farmers Access to International Markets
We help farmers access international markets by providing market fit solutions. We also help in establishing business links case in point. HOFS helps in establishing links between large-scale farmers to potential international for better prices. HOFS Growth market focuses on a market led, not a production led strategy thus entrepreneurs are able to i dentify...
Training of Trainers
Training of Trainers (TOT) Program. HOFS Training of Trainers’ program (TOT) is a high-level professional learning process for qualified trainers who will be providing training and capacity-building assistance for mainly in improvement of Good Agricultural practices. The TOT engages participants in a comprehensive, multi-day distributive learning process that builds the knowledge and practical skills required to...
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the responsibilities of the exporters (shipper/agent)?
1. Apply, in writing, for the inspection, sampling, testing, and certification of commodities offered for export. Certificates can be issued at the point of origin, at a port where the shipment will transit, or at the actual port of export. Application for Inspection and Certification of Domestic Plants and Plant Products for Export, can be requested from the nearest NPPO office.
2. Contact the National plant protection organization far enough in advance of the shipping or loading dates to allow the NPPO to determine the phytosanitary import requirements and conduct required sampling, inspecting, testing, etc. in advance of the shipping or loading dates and specified time limits.
3. Provide all necessary documentation, including, import permits, bills of lading, manifests, shipping invoices, foreign phytosanitary certificates, and inspection certificates. It is the exporter's responsibility to provide official documents stating import requirements, documents may be an import permit, special authorization, or recent correspondence from the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of the foreign country.
4. Make the commodity available for inspection, sampling, testing, etc. Shipments cannot be inspected on board aircraft or ships. Additionally, commodities which are loaded into maritime containers in bulk form can not be inspected once the container has been loaded. It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that they make arrangements to have the consignment sampled and/or inspected prior to loading containers.
5. Providing labor to open and close packages for inspection and for providing adequate facilities to perform the inspection. Such facilities include supplies, equipment, and proper lighting required for an efficient inspection before certification.
6. Provide for any required treatments, reconditioning, or other actions to meet the import requirements of the foreign country.
7. Export only those plants or plant products that have been properly inspected and certified under a Federal plant export certificate.
8. Safeguard the certified shipment from infestation between the date the shipment was sampled and the actual shipping date, and ensure that the certified shipment departs within the time limits specified by the importing country.
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How do I track my shipment?
HOFS will provide you with an Airway bill which is provides by the shipping Airline.
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What are Export Certificates?
Export Certificates are documements that attest to the phytosanitary condition of plants or plant products and are issued by an authorized certification official. These include Export license, phytosanitary Cerificate, Tax identification number Certificate, Ministry of Agriculture animal industry and fisheried Certificate.