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Farmers in Kenya’s leading rice-growing region, Mwea in Kirinyaga County, are embracing a new cultivation method that promises more rice with less effort. It’s called ratoon technology and it’s being championed by researchers from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, KALRO. The innovation could play a key role in closing the gap between rice production and the country's growing demand.
Smart Farm | Ratoon Rice technology revolutionises farming in Mwea
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