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2009-07-30 | permalink
Agrochemicals Association of Kenya says GE crops won’t kill its business
An industry lobby has attempted to allay fears of loss of business for local pesticide and fertiliser makers when genetically modified crops are fully adopted in Kenya. Proponents of biotechnology claim these crops can greatly reduce the amount of pesticides and fertilisers needed. This, among other factors, is said to be fuelling pesticide makers’ stiff opposition to the genetically modified crops. Richard Shikuku, chief executive officer of the Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK), says the technology is good for building up the country’s food reserves, and the adoption of GMOs will not kill the pesticides business.
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2009-07-30 | permalink
Agrochemicals Association of Kenya says GE crops won’t kill its business
An industry lobby has attempted to allay fears of loss of business for local pesticide and fertiliser makers when genetically modified crops are fully adopted in Kenya. Proponents of biotechnology claim these crops can greatly reduce the amount of pesticides and fertilisers needed. This, among other factors, is said to be fuelling pesticide makers’ stiff opposition to the genetically modified crops. Richard Shikuku, chief executive officer of the Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK), says the technology is good for building up the country’s food reserves, and the adoption of GMOs will not kill the pesticides business.
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