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May 15, 2026
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Farmers risk losing half their harvest, agency warns

Farmers risk losing half their harvest, agency warns

Kenyan farmers risk losing up to half of their expected harvest due to counterfeit and uncertified seed..

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Kenyan farmers face the risk of losing up to 50% of their harvest due to counterfeit and uncertified seeds, warns the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), impacting national food security.

  • Farmers could lose up to half of their expected harvest.
  • Key organizations involved include KEPHIS and seed companies like Bayer.
  • KEPHIS and seed companies are promoting verification systems using scratch codes on seed packets to combat fake inputs.

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