Smart Farm | KALRO commercialises high-iron Nyota bean variety

For years, many farmers have relied on recycled bean seed, often resulting in low yields, while iron deficiency remains a nutrition challenge in many households. Researchers at KALRO Kitale are now commercialising a high-iron bean variety known as Nyota, aimed at improving farmers’ access to certified seed while boosting production and nutrition. Our reporter Denis Otieno tells us more in this week’s Smart Farm.