Demand for Lamu ‘White Gold’ sparks scramble for BT Cotton Seeds

The government and private investors have moved to avert a seed shortage as cotton farming records a renewed boom in Lamu County. Farmers in Lamu are scrambling for BT cotton seeds following a surge in demand for the region’s “white gold,” with available supplies running ou..

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A surge in demand for Lamu's "white gold" has created a scramble for BT cotton seeds, prompting government and private sector interventions to prevent a shortage.

Over 10,000 farmers are now actively engaged in cotton farming in Lamu County.
Key players include the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Thika Cloth Mills, and the Lamu County Government, working with farmers.
The government has increased cotton prices from Ksh52 to Ksh72 per kilogram, and Thika Cloth Mills supplied six tonnes of seeds worth Ksh21 million.

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