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Kenyans have until the 6th of January 2025 to provide their feedback on the proposed introduction of genetically modified maize. this follows an application submitted by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). and as Emily Chebet reports, scientists have said the field release is part of the trial and it will happen in selected farms that are controlled.
KALRO & AATF seeks approval to sell GMO maize
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