The new early maturing varieties take nine to 14 months to mature.
Old varieties that take 18 to 24 moths to mature have low sucrose content.
Cane farmers in the Nyando Belt have embraced new early maturing varieties that could see an increase in sugar production and make the venture more profitable. The varieties take nine to 14 months to mature.
The old varieties that take 18 to 24 moths to mature have low sucrose content and are susceptible to diseases like smut, mosaic and ratoon stunting.
