new regulations are to blame regulations concerning hygiene fertilizer and pesticides farmer michael key emma has been trying to export his mangoes to europe for a long time but the e.u. standards make it hard no matter how much pesticides he uses the majority of the harvest won't meet european standards. when we watch. european markets we really. need all of that is why i had to walk says or about markets. and the hurdles for kenyan farmers who want to export to the e.u. are extremely high according to who has seen much from the fresh produce exporter association it's a bit expensive because you need more money to get. additional to sites you need more money to get the tops you need you need more money to do the bidding especially for small amounts of farming is an important sector for kenya the kenyan government offers farmers special training on how to get their produce ready for sale in the e.u. they can learn about the requirements like those concerning pesticides it's not just about which pesticide to use it's also about using the proper amount. then kenyan authorities check before expo