Scientists develop insect protected maize variety
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Channel: KBC Channel 1 · 2015 · News & Politics
Kenya is gearing towards the release of the insect protected GM maize variety dubbed BT that is expected to help farmers increase their yields by reducing attacks from insect pests like the stem borer. Biosafety stakeholders say they are planning to sensitize the public on the benefits of the new maize variety as well as carry out variety testing as they await approval from the National Biosafety Authority on the release of the insect protected BT maize variety which is already being used in countries like South Africa. Connect with KBC Online; Visit our Website - http://www.kbc.co.ke/ Follow KBC on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1 Find KBC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1news/ Follow KBC on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kbcnews_/ #KBCNewsHour
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