Cabinet GMO maize verdict expected June as trials end

Agriculture Principal Secretary Hamadi Boga. FILE PHOTO | NMG

All eyes are on the Cabinet as scientists finalise the trials on genetically modified (GMO) maize, with Agriculture Principal Secretary Hamadi Boga expressing optimism that the government will approve commercialisation to increase yields.

Prof Boga said the decision on commercialisation of GMO maize could be made as early as June this year, with the successful lifting of the ban likely to see farmers getting the improved seeds by December.

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