professional cotton seed oil production line in kenya

   
professional cotton seed oil production line in kenya
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • professional cotton seed oil production line in kenya
Why is Kenya focusing on Bt cotton?

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.

What is Bt cotton in Kenya?

Frequently Asked Questions on Bt Cotton in Kenya The Kenyan government has identified cotton as a key driver towards expansion of the manufacturing sector, one of the Big Four Action Plan. Cotton is a multi-purpose crop with lint and seeds being the principal products.

Is seed cotton enough for ginning capacity in Kenya?

The local supply of seed cotton is not enough to meet ginning capacity. Before sub-sector liberalization, over 90% of Kenya¡¯s ginneries were owned by farmer cooperatives who also marketed cotton for farmers. However, most Cooperatives ceased operations after the sub-sector downturn when farmers transitioned away from cotton cultivation.

Why is cotton a strategic crop in Kenya?

Cotton is an industrial cash crop grown by small scale farmers in Kenya largely under rain-fed conditions. It is considered a strategic crop for communities in the ASALs (marginal areas). These areas have low potential for arable farming and the population living in these areas is resource poor.