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New cassava variety to offer farmers relief

After a decade of toil, Kenyan researchers have developed disease-resistant cassava tipped to raise food security and create wealth for rural families.  

The researchers are hoping for a smooth sail against regulatory hurdles that have slowed the roll out of other Genetically Modified (GMO) crops such as cotton and maize.

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