Topic: Indigenous Seeds

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Leaky Labs
Episode 1507 2:27:30 - 2:30:44

1507: Leaky Labs

Kenya Lifts GMO Ban Amid Four-Year Drought

Faced with its worst drought in 40 years, the Kenyan government has lifted a decade-long ban on genetically modified crops to combat food insecurity. The move allows for the cultivation of water-efficient maize varieties, though it has been met with resistance from organic farmers and consumer groups. Critics worry that the introduction of GMOs will make Kenyan agriculture beholden to multinational corporations like Monsanto.