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How wheat, rice and maize are driving Kenya on the path to a green revolution

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Raphael Wadeiwa removes weeds from the rice crop at Siriwo rice scheme in Siaya. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Food and nutrition security are major constraints and challenges facing many African countries, including Kenya. Boosting agricultural production requires enhanced crop varieties, effective pest and disease control, increased soil fertility, better soil and water management, and improved food quality and safety.

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