Counties advised to fund agricultural research initiatives

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation Embu station director Dr Patrick Gicheru at his office . Researchers at the organisation have identified the pest that has been causing the drying up of miraa crops in parts of Meru County, and recommended a pesticide to eradicate it. (Joseph Muchiri, Standard)

A Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation (Kalro) official has called on county governments to fund research initiatives.

Kalro Embu Director Patrick Gicheru said the organisation with assistance from the devolved units would be able to carry out more research to benefit farmers in their localities.