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.