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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed rust, maize – Kenya: (BA)
Undiagnosed -- KenyaFarmers contracted to grow certified maize seeds in Baringo are staring at losses following [an] outbreak of maize rust disease. There are 8 farmer-managed schemes contracted to plant seed maize on 3000 acres [1214 hectares].[One farmer] said the crop germinated evenly, but was hit by the fungal disease at the flowering stage and [the disease] was spreading fast. "Several varieties of maize were grown, but the disease affected one variety that we fear might cause us more losses," Read more [...]
