Kenya: KALRO, Nakuru County collaborate in producing high yield bean variety

The venture targets to rescue over 15,000 bean farmers in the county from poor markets by training them on the mandatory standards their produce is expected to meet in the European Union (EU) and other export markets. KALRO’s National Coordinator for Grains and Legumes Dr David Karanja said adoption of high yielding and disease resistant seed varieties was crucial in enabling bean farmers harvest quality produce that can access international markets. He said the bean varieties being propped up in the venture — Angaza, Metameta, Faida and Nyota are fast maturing and richer in nutrients take between 15 and 27 minutes to cook compared to the traditional three hours. Speaking during a training session for small holder farmer groups at Gituamba Village, within Kiambogo Location of Gilgil Sub-County, the National Coordinator for Grains and Legumes said participants were being enlightened on compliance with applicable laws and regulations to tap into the export market. He said the bean ...