Kenya Launches New Upland Rice Variety
More than 300 farmers in Kenya are benefiting from a newly developed rice variety that has a shorter growing period, matures faster, and can also withstand harsh weather and disease. This rice variety, designated NaricIII, is an upland rice variety. However, unlike other upland rice varieties such as SupericaI, II and Abironi, which mature after 120 days and 5 months respectively, this new variety can mature in just 3 months. In addition to its high maturation rate, what pleases farmers most
More than 300 farmers in Kenya are benefiting from a newly developed rice variety that has a shorter growing period, matures faster, and can also withstand harsh weather and disease.
This rice variety, designated NaricIII, is an upland rice variety. However, unlike other upland rice varieties such as SupericaI, II and Abironi, which mature after 120 days and 5 months respectively, this new variety can mature in just 3 months.
In addition to its high maturation rate, what pleases farmers most is that this new rice variety resists pests. This factor has led to a significant reduction in the rice losses caused by pests.