February 2021

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Kenya looking to commercialise GMO maize; doubling production

By George Munene The Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has concluded trials for stem borer-resistant maize varieties that will potentially double the country’s maize yield while greatly reducing production costs in pesticide application.  The Kenyan government is now looking to commercialise the genetically modified Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) maize after a ten-year trial phase …

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Super Napier grass yielding 4X regular varieties introduced in Kenya

By George P. Munene The hybrid Super Napier grass is amongst the fastest growing animal fodder crops attaining a height of 2.4 meters in just 60 days after planting, growing to 3.7 meters in another month’s time when it is ready for its first harvest.  Dubbed the ‘king of Napiers’ an acre of super Napier or Pakchong1 yields …

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Plantix-the agronomist mobile app changing millions of farmers’ fortunes

By George P. Munene Plantix is a mobile crop advisory app that helps farmers and extension workers diagnose issues with their crops and offers appropriate treatment measures. All this is available at a click of a button and at no cost to the farmer.  “Since I started using the app early last year my input …

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