Kenya

The newly introduced Kalimara (CSR36) and Kalpaa (08FAN10) rice varieties are specifically developed to combat the challenges posed by climate change and soil salinity.

The maize shortage is driving up costs, affecting both consumers and the livestock sector.

The plan seeks to expand the area under irrigation by an additional one million acres over the next decade.

The USDA report also forecasts a 6% rise in maize consumption, reaching 4.4 million metric tons.

The petitioners argued that the introduction of GMO maize poses risks to indigenous maize varieties.