Scientists accused of carrying out research that favours seed companies
The GMO cotton variety has been introduced in Uganda. PHOTO | TEA Graphic
The European Union’s stringent laws on maximum residue levels could threaten agricultural exports from Kenya and Uganda. Maximum residue levels (MRLs) are the upper legal levels of pesticide residues in food or feed. MRLs are meant to ensure the lowest possible consumer exposure.
In 2010 the EU became jittery about MRLs in Kenya’s fresh produce, although the country earned Ksh43.5 billion ($427 million) from horticulture exports to the EU in 2012.
