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NBA officials during a field inspection of the genetically modified cassava at KALRO that has completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) and awaits commercialization. Photo Courtesy

NBA: Kenya ready for commercialisation of GMO Cassava

Sacco Review04 mins

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced that Kenya has successfully completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) for genetically modified (GM) cassava, paving way for the commercialization. According to NBA, the disease-resistant cassava varieties are engineered to resist Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), which causes browning and malformation of edible roots. Some varieties are also drought-tolerant,…

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Former nominated MCA Betty Kinya addressing residents at Tutua market.

Farmers urged to join cooperatives as Cotton farming gains momentum

Sacco Review03 mins

Farmers in Ruiri Rwarera, Buuri East sub-county have been urged to join Cotton cooperative societies in the area so as to benefit from BT Cotton seedling distribution initiative ahead of the planting season. Former nominated MCA in the Meru County Assembly Betty Kinya Kiambati disclosed that the area is rich in black cotton, the type…

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