Viewpoint: ‘Only GMOs will save the livestock sector’ — Genetically modified crops could lower the cost of feed 20% in Kenya
Viewpoint: ‘Only GMOs will save the livestock sector’ — Genetically modified crops could lower the cost of feed 20% in Kenya
The rise in cost of raw materials has forced 50 percent of Kenya’s dairy feed manufacturers to close shop or downsize operations in the past two years, John Gathogo, Chairman Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers, has said.
As a result, he warns, milk production could drop as livestock farmers grapple with the rising cost of livestock feeds.
“The biggest challenge lies in the high cost of livestock feeds which results from equally high prices of raw materials from neighbouring countries,” he said.
“If the ban on GMOs is lifted, it will bring down the cost of livestock feeds by over 20 per cent and help address Kenya’s food insecurity,” he said.
Martin Gatheca who owns Naiposha Dairy Farm said that he has been forced to reduce his stock from 140 cows to 56 due to cut livestock feed costs.
Currently, a bag of dairy feed retails at Sh3,000, up from Sh1,800 when the Covid-19 pandemic led to closure of hotels and schools who were their main customers.
“I have visited several countries where farmers get subsidies from the government. The only way to save this sector is through use of GMO crops,” he said.
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