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KALRO to develop resistant seeds for arid areas

Scientists from KALRO in Naivasha showcase varieties of underutilised fruits that have been produced in the facility. The research farm has developed the Kenya Agricultural Observation Platform (KAOP), an app that forecasts a seven-day rain pattern.

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is in the process of developing drought-resistant seed varieties that will be distributed to Arid and Semi-Arid (Asal) areas.

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