To prevent this, the country needs to take proactive measures to ensure that this does not happen again. Develop new crops: The government should invest in intensive research to develop crops that are best suited for certain areas. “There are many infections that we just can’t treat with antibiotics because they have become resistant to them. Via BBC****FARMERS TOLD TO DIVERSIFY TO BOOST FOOD SECURITYFarmers have been urged to consider diversifying into other crops as maize shortage bites in the country. Mr Mann said the hybrid seeds are capable of growing in both upland and irrigated conditions, requiring little fertiliser while giving high yields.

Source: Daily Nation June 23, 2017 17:03 UTC