KALRO partners with South Korean agency to increase rice seed production

The organisation has begun transplanting exercises in Kirinyaga County to address a shortage of certified rice seeds.

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According to KBC, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation has started producing seeds in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, to tackle a shortage of certified rice seeds in the country.

The research body is working with the Korean Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture from South Korea on the initiative.

KBC reports that the partners have begun transplanting exercises aimed at boosting rice seed production in the area.

Source: KBC