Unfulfilled farmer expectations: the case of the Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA) project in Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maize is the most important staple food in Kenya; any reduction in production and yield therefore often becomes a national food security concern. To address the challenge posed by the maize stem borer, the Insect Resistant Maize for...

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Main Authors: Mabeya Justin, Ezezika Obidimma C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Agriculture & Food Security
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Online Access:http://www.agricultureandfoodsecurity.com/content/1/S1/S6