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New maize breeds to contain Maize Lethal Necrosis

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has developed two maize varieties that will help contain the spread of the Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) disease and fall army worm

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Soil degradation, a threat to food security

Food  insecurity is looming following continued soil degradation in the country’s food basket areas. Soil scientists are now calling for urgent measures to address soil fertility, warning of an acute food

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Mechanization key to achieve food security, KALRO

Low  levels of agriculture mechanization, which stands at a paltry 30 percent has contributed to food insecurity in the country. The  Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Director General (DG),

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