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Workers plant genetically modified cotton seeds during trials in Kibos, Kisumu County on Monday. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
The country’s textile industry is headed for a big boost after Genetically Modified cotton planting began locally.
A journey of more than 15 years of developing the BT cotton reached the last stage yesterday, as the National Performance Trials for the crop began in Kisumu County.
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