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Benefits and Progress Towards Commercialization of Bt Cotton in Kenya

Benefits and Progress Towards Commercialization of Bt Cotton in Kenya. Dr. Waturu CN Centre Director KARI- Thika Presented at the OFAB County Biotechnology Awareness Seminar, Kabarnet , B aringo County, Tuesday September 17, 2013 (email:karithika12@gmail.com). Presentation Outline.

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Benefits and Progress Towards Commercialization of Bt Cotton in Kenya

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  1. Benefits and Progress Towards Commercialization of Bt Cotton in Kenya Dr. Waturu CN Centre Director KARI-ThikaPresented at the OFAB County Biotechnology Awareness Seminar, Kabarnet, Baringo County, Tuesday September 17, 2013(email:karithika12@gmail.com)

  2. Presentation Outline • Biotech Cottons • Efficacy of Bt-Cotton • Adoption of Biotech Cottons • Impact of Biotech Cotton • Requirements for Adoption of Biotech cotton Source: Brookes and Barfoot, 2012; Clive James, 2012

  3. Adoption of Biotech Cottons

  4. Commercialized Traits • Insect Resistance – Bt cotton / BollgardI • Herbicide Tolerance – Ht cotton • Stacked traits – with 2 or more traits (Bt/Ht)

  5. Countries Growing Biotech Cotton by 2012

  6. Global Adoption of Biotech Cotton in Hectares and Accumulated Hectares, 1996 to 2011 Source: Clive James, 2012

  7. Progressive Adoption of Bt-Cotton in India

  8. Bt-Cotton Adoption Trend in Burkina Faso Million Ha Year

  9. Adoption of Bt-Cotton in Pakistan, 2012

  10. Adoption of Bt-Cotton in Myanmar, 2006 to 2012 Million Ha Year

  11. Progress in Africa

  12. Status of Biotech Cotton in Selected African Countries

  13. Efficacy of Bt-Cotton

  14. Effect on ABW Larvae Bt-Cotton Project

  15. Square damage Boll damage Effect on Boll Damage Bt-Cotton Project

  16. Effect on Red Spider Mite (T. telarius) BG II unsprayed BG II Sprayed 6 times Isoline unsprayed Isoline sprayed 6 times Bt-Cotton Project

  17. Effect on Ladybird Ladybird Larvae Ladybird Adult Bt-Cotton Project

  18. Bt Versus Conventional Cotton Bt-Cotton Project

  19. Impact of Biotech Cotton

  20. Economic and Farmer Benefits • Total Farm income gains • USD 5 Billion for Insect Resistant • USD 148.3 million for Herbicide Tolerant • Attributed to: • reduced pesticide use • savings in labour, time, water • Higher yields, better quality

  21. Environmental and Social Impacts • Improved productivity and income • Protect biodiversity – • Environmental impact – Reduce need for external inputs • Humanitarian benefits - Contribution to poverty alleviation Source: Brookes and Barfoot, 2012; Clive James, 2012

  22. Requirements for Adoption of Biotech cotton

  23. Three Requirements for Growth of Biotech/GM crops in Africa Political will and support from lead countries, governments and institutions Establish responsible and efficient regulatory systems, that are appropriate for Africa with limited resources Communication with Society transparently and accurately

  24. Progress Towards Commercialization of Bt-Cotton in Kenya

  25. Key Bt-Cotton Stakeholders met at PanAfric Hotel, Nairobi,15th June 2010 Satisfied that the research phase of Bt-Cotton technology had been successfully accomplished Agreed on the need to expedite the commercialization process Formulated a Taskforce to draw the commercialization roadmap for Bt cotton in Kenya Core Stakeholders Forum Bt Cotton Taskforce

  26. Identification of 06K486 cotton variety for transformation Variety already officially released as a cotton variety in Kenya Development of the DUS protocol for the Essentially Derived Variety (after transformation) Progress Bt Cotton Taskforce

  27. Establishment of research areas to be undertaken during the commercialization process Insect Resistance Management: Alternate host studies (completed) Literature review on the biology and ecology of caterpillar pests of cotton in Kenya (completed) Baseline susceptibility of bollworms (completed) IRM strategy for Kenya Socio-economic studies: Economic and social impacts of the introduction of Bt cotton in smallholder farming systems in Kenya Progress Bt Cotton Taskforce

  28. Identification of potential business partners Seed producers including Kenya Seed Company, Vibha Seed Company (India), Quton Seed Company (Zimbabwe) and Advanta Seed Company (India) The National Irrigation Board (NIB) through contractual farming Identification of ideal region/s for seed multiplication (Bura and Hola Irrigation schemes) Progress Bt Cotton Taskforce

  29. Outreach • Creating awareness and communicating correct information on Bt-Cotton technology • Ensuring better public understanding of biotechnology and its applications for informed decision making • Enhancing knowledge in biotechnology among decision makers, including policy makers from pertinent Government Ministries • Creating awareness on the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the value chain Bt Cotton Taskforce

  30. Training Session- Kabarnet Bt Cotton Taskforce

  31. A Training Session in Machakos Bt Cotton Taskforce

  32. A Training Session in Busia

  33. A Training Session in Garissa Bt Cotton Taskforce

  34. Media Presentations Inooro FM Gikuyu Live Interview with Waithera Muitherania Citizen Radio Interview with Christine Ojiambo KBC Radio Interview with Toepista Nabusoba

  35. Delegates “Seeing is Believing” Tour Burkina Faso Bt Cotton Taskforce

  36. Communication Materials

  37. Stakeholders Meeting on Commercialization of Bt-Cotton 8th November 2012

  38. Stakeholders

  39. Objectives • To discuss the position on Bt-Cotton commercialization process • To draw a clear roadmap for commercialization of Bt-Cotton in Kenya Bt Cotton Taskforce

  40. Key Issues • Transformation progress • Application for environmental release • Mandatory tests after approval • Outreach and Stewardship • IRM Strategy • Seed acquisition for commercialization • Business strategy • Product launch and commercialization Bt Cotton Taskforce

  41. Reports Transformation • Monsanto delegate reported transformation of cotton variety 06K486 was in progress Application for environmental release • Compilation of the application dossier ongoing (all necessary information is being assembled) • Application to be submitted to the NBA by end of January 2013 Bt Cotton Taskforce

  42. Reports Mandatory tests • KEPHIS reported that one season DUS test will be conducted upon approval since it will be an essentially derived variety • Variety registration will follow upon qualification Outreach and Stewardship • Outreach activities to continue with prioritized stakeholders • Outreach activities to intensify after approval Bt Cotton Taskforce

  43. Reports IRM strategy • IRM strategy to be developed by Monsanto and stakeholders before commercialization • IRM strategy implementation by Monsanto and stakeholders after environmental release Seed acquisition • Seed for initial commercialization will be imported from RSA while subsequent seed will be produced locally • Initial importation of 40 tons of seed for planting 10,000 hectares Bt Cotton Taskforce

  44. Reports Business Strategy • Interested parties to be licensed by Monsanto to use the technology • Seed multiplication to be done in Kenya by Monsanto and licensees • Three private seed companies expressed interest -Vibha, Advanta both from India and Quton from Zimbabwe – production for local and export markets • Licensees could use their germplasm (subject to registration in the National Variety List by KEPHIS) Bt Cotton Taskforce

  45. Reports Business Strategy • Licensees ready to work with the Kenyan farmers on contractual basis • CODA to facilitate linkages, farmer traceability, regulate prices among others • NIB to provide land, water and farmers to facilitate irrigated production • Local ginners to play a key role in chain Seed quality standards to be set by Monsanto Bt Cotton Taskforce

  46. Map to Commercialization - Kenya Current Scenario Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan13 Monsanto • Compilation of application for commercialization • Submission of application Event registration Authority • Review of application • Delivery of authorization Variety registration trials Authority Variety registration • 1 year of variety testing (conv. variety registered) Small Plot Field Plots Commercial Activities Farmer Demo’s Commercial Launch • Commercial activities: development of optimal technical itinerary Foundation-Increase Breeder Seed-Increase Commercial Seed Increase

  47. Proposed Way Forward Bt Cotton Taskforce

  48. It is the stakeholders’ wish that this initiative to commercialize Bt-cotton by year 2014will see the light of the day in order to make cotton production profitable to farmers as it generates foreign exchange for our economy Successful commercialization of Bt-cotton technology will set precedent for future commercialization of other genetically modified organisms in the country Conclusion Bt Cotton Taskforce

  49. The Vision To have Kenyan Farmers realize such

  50. Thank You

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