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Why is Bt cotton needed in Kenya?
The Kenyan government, through its Big Four Action Plan, is banking on Bt cotton to create 50,000 jobs and generate Sh20 billion in apparel export earnings per year. Cotton production has remained very low due to numerous challenges in the country, key among them pests and low quality seed. Introduction of Bt cotton will address some of these challenges.
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