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The Star：Chinese rice experts to train farmers in Kisumu

来源：作者：发布时间：2013-12-13

RESEARCHERS from the China National Rice Research Institute are in Kisumu to explore avenues of boosting rice farming. The researchers include Shihua Cheng and Liyong Cao (rice breeding specialists), Longxing Tao and Danying Wang (rice technology specialists) and Ju Luo (rice breeder). The five met with the Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga before going to the field to collect data on rice farming.

Speaking in her office yesterday, Odinga said the farmers will benefit from a technology transfer and training from the Chinese institute. “Today I hosted the researchers here before they went to the field to explore the challenges facing rice farming in Kisumu County in order to help improve the farming,” Odinga said. She said being the second county in rice farming, she will work with the national government to improve the industry.

Odinga said once the researchers complete the exercise, they will compile a report and recommend ways of boosting the rice industry. “We hope they will help farmers in capacity building so that the youth and women are trained on running the rice projects,” she said.

Odinga, who was accompanied by agricultural officer Joash Owiro, emphasised on the need for value addition to attract more funds. The researchers will visit Busia county and Mwea rice scheme for a similar exercise.

President Uhuru Kenyatta visited China in August where he secured Sh425 billion loans, which will be spent in different projects including rice farming in the country. He said rice farmers will benefit from a technology transfer and training from the institute.

来源：《The Star》(Thursday, November 28, 2013)

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