Breakthrough research: New napier grass gives up to 100 tonnes per acre

Kisii Agricultural Training Officer Caroline Gisera and County Director Agriculture John Ndege display the new napier. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Farmers in parts of Nyanza are embracing two new promising napier grass varieties. 

Named Ouma Two and South Africa — the two varieties give a yield of up to 100 tonnes per acre in a year compared to the traditional types.