STRIGA weed, also known as the 'purple vampire', is threatening food production in Nyanza and Western regions, experts have warned. The experts yesterday asked county and national governments to channel funds towards the fight against the striga which reduces crop yields. Speaking at Ulanda village during a field trip organised by Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation, a cropping system agronomist at International Maize and Wealth Improvement Centre Fred Kanampiu said there is need for increased funding from government if the weed is to be eliminated. “Striga is threatening food security...
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