She is concerned by the fact many Kenyan farmers will begin using genetically modified (GM) maize seeds early next year, after the government recently reversed a 10-year ban on the crops.
The maize specimens discovered by the scientists were found hidden away in the Peruaçu Valley of Minas Gerais state.
Speaking in Kisumu, the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, revealed that the government has empowered the Kenya Seed Company to meet its maize seed production targets following a surge in demand ...
[File, Standard] More than 70,000 smallholders farmers in Murang’a have received certified maize seeds and fertiliser in a bid to increase productivity and turn the county into a food basket.
SEED firm, Seed Co Group (Seed Co) has appointed Tineyi Chatiza group chief financial officer effective December 1, 2024.