Oserian Named Most Sustainable/Innovative African Producer

Oserian Development Company was recently awarded the most Innovative African Producer for 2014 in recognition of their sustainable developments which underpin and complement Sainsbury’s 20 by 20 Sustainability Targets. The award was presented by Mr John Owles during a courtesy visit by Sainsbury’s to Oserian farm.

Oserian Development Company was recently awarded the most Innovative African Producer for 2014 in recognition of their sustainable developments which underpin and complement Sainsbury’s 20 by 20 Sustainability Targets. The award was presented by Mr John Owles during a courtesy visit by Sainsbury’s to Oserian farm.

Oserian currently stands at the industry forefront as the largest multi-crop farm in Kenya appreciated not only for being the most technologically advanced flower farm in the country but also as a global leader in sustainable and ethical practice. Oserian’s eco-friendly approach embraces alternative energy sources and green chemistry in order to reduce to a bare minimum the carbon footprint across the entire farm.

The farm has put in place multiple water conservation measures that include the use of hydroponics, construction of wetlands and detailed water usage by crop. Oserian’s “green by name green by nature” policy is anchored in the greenhouse heating project (the largest global geothermal development of its kind) and Integrated Pest Management, which has enabled significant reduction of pesticides use.