Lobby develops high-yield maize variety

ICOSEED Managing Director Patrick Muriuki explaining the many advantages of the new maize variety WEMA which has been developed jointly with his NGO and the Kenya Agricultural Research and Livestock Organisation (KARLO) and due for release to the farmers this comming season in Kirinyaga County {PHOTO: MUNENE KAMAU/STANDARD}

A non-governmental organisation has developed a maize variety which could increase production and ensure food security.

The Integrated Community Organisation for Sustainable Empowerment and Education for Development (Icoseed) in corroboration with the Kenya Agricultural Research and Livestock Organization(Karlo) has developed water-efficient maize, which can survive and produce high yields under harsh climatic conditions.