Friday 20 December 2019

Kenya approves commercial farming of GM cotton

BY TONNY ABET
Cabinet of Kenya government yesterday approved the commercial farming of BT cotton following successful completion of field trials conducted for five years.
Bt cotton is a genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety, which produces an insecticide to combat bollworm
According to yesterday’s press release, the commercial farming of BT cotton is set to ensure farmers earn more from the crop through increased production.

“It will also boost the manufacturing pillar of the Big 4 Agenda where Kenya seeks to establish itself as a regional leader in textile and apparel production,” read the press release.

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