Indian company gets the nod to import GMO cotton seeds.

Kenya has licensed India- based firm Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co (Mahyco) to import genetically modified cotton seeds for sale to local farmers after the ongoing field trials.

Mahyco will distribute the seeds on behalf of Monsanto Company, which this year was granted permission by the National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) to conduct the National Performance Trials on biotech cotton.

The licensing of the firm implies that the country is set to lift a six-year ban on importation of GMO material.

Commercialisation is expected in the next two years.