![]() The cotton varieties are hybrid which means higher yields and less incidences of the bollworm which is a menace to cotton farming. Once the trials are done and successful, the cotton can be multiplied and availed to farmers. Photo: Ĭurrently, the government, through KEPHIS is undertaking National Performance Trials (NPTs) for BT cotton at Kisumu. KEPHIS produces the vines at the Plant Quarantine and Biosecurity Station at Muguga for onward multiplication by farmers.Ĭassava on dislay at Rarieda field day. ![]() KEPHIS and county governments bring export eduction to farmers\' doorsteps KEPHIS unveils 140 new disease resistant seed varieties KEPHIS introduces 52 new disease resistant potato varieties Orange fleshed sweet potatoes varieties that are being promoted by KEPHIS are rich in vitamin A, an essential component in the body that supports immunity, boosts vision and keeps bones healthy. Nerica rice for instance has requires less water and matures faster in 105 days than other varieties such as Mwea rice that need to be flooded with water during cultivation. ![]() The crops which were on display at Rarieda Farmers Field day in July included finger millet, sorghum, groundnuts, cassava, soya beans, nerica rice, cotton and orange fleshed sweet potatoes. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has launched drought resistant and fast maturing crops in Rarieda, Siaya County to benefit smallholder farmers.
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