Researchers on Bt maize have finalised the national performance trials and sent six varieties to the plant health inspectorate for evaluation. Bt Maize principal investigator James Karanja said if the approval is granted by August, then farmers could get the seeds before the short rain season. Karanja oversaw the last harvest for the Bt maize at the National Performance Trial site in Kandara. From there researchers submit findings for the National Performance Trial which is independently done by Kephis. Then the committee will submit their report to the National Variety Release Committee which is chaired by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Source: The Star March 25, 2021 19:30 UTC