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Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

Friday, 13 July 2018 20:18

(Ecofin Agency) - The Kenyan government gave the green light to India-based Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds (Mahyco) to import genetically modified cotton seeds, Business Daily Africa reported.

This permit would lead the government to lift ban on importation of genetically modified crops, set in November 2012. The company will supply the seeds to local famers on behalf of Monsanto, newly acquired by German agrochemicals giant Bayer. Distribution is scheduled for the next two years.

According to information relayed, the company initiated various field trials, currently ongoing in Baringo County, under permission granted by the National Environmental Management Authority (Nema).

Let’s note that Kenya produces an average of 15,000 tons of cottonseed per annum. Government plans mass production of biotech cotton to capture KSh20 billion from apparel export this year.

 
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