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Smart farm | Scientists develop disease-resistant potato variety to boost yields
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Citizen TV (Youtube)April 29, 2026
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Kenya’s potato farmers have long battled low yields, pests, and rising production costs. But a new frontier in agricultural research could soon change that. Scientists are now developing Shangi Kinga – a late blight-resistant potato aimed at addressing one of the crop’s b
AFA Distributes BT Cotton Seeds to Farmers in Kwale County - April 2026
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) distributed 300 kg of BT cotton seeds and pesticides to farmers in Kwale County as part of agricultural innovation initiatives. Kenyan agriculture is experiencing a surge in innovation, leading to improved food security and increased farmer incomes across the nation. Kenyan scientists are separately developing a new potato variety, Shangi Kinga, designed to combat late blight and significantly improve crop yields for farmers.
Mamlaka ya kilimo na vyakula (AFA) imetoa kilo 300 za mbegu za pamba aina ya BT Kwale
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Elevating agriculture as innovation boosts food security and farmer incomes across Kenya
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