BT Cotton News

Cotton Farmers in Busia Benefit from New Seed Milling Machine
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has unveiled a new cotton seed milling machine at

Kenya’s Biosafety Authority Plans National Conference on GMOs Amid Misinformation Concerns
By Kimuri Mwangi The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is set to host its 13th Annual

Gladys Wanga says Homa Bay targets to lead in cotton, edible oils and aquaculture value chains
By Kimuri Mwangi Homa Bay County has targeted three value chains with the aim of

Busia farmers receive 17 tonnes Bt cotton seeds and fertilizer from National government
The National government has stepped up plans to revive cotton production in the country. Cotton

Government to boost Bt Cotton production
The Government will procure and distribute Bt cotton seed and pesticides to 23 counties suitable

BT cotton trial in the country looks promising
The BT cotton trial in Busia is progressing well and looks promising. In early March
Kenya on track to revive cotton industry as it embraces Bt cotton
The Kenyan government through the Ministry of agriculture has laid out plans to revive the

Kenya plants the first BT Cotton seed
Kenya has joined six other African countries in commercial cultivation of BT cotton. Agriculture Cabinet

Kenya Cabinet approves commercial farming of BT cotton
The Kenya Cabinet of Ministers has today approved the commercial farming of BT cotton hybrids