pesticides

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Crop protection in kenya
OPINION

On Crop Protection, Europe is a Bad Role Model

We are told that Europe banned a mass of pesticides because they are giving humans cancer and reproductive problems.

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya CEO Eric Kimunguyi. The Association holds that a move to ban 262 pesticides would slash Kenya’s maize production by 70% and create a ballooning locust problem. www.businesstoday.co.ke
ECONOMY

Pest Control Law Amidst Locust Infestation Rattles Scientists, Growers

The growers and scientists say that the president has to move swiftly to prevent a food catastrophe

FEATURED STORY

Effects of synthetic pesticide impacting health and food security

Agricultural specialists are meeting in Nairobi to brainstorm on how to transform agriculture and food systems in Africa with a view to reducing...

FEATURED STORY

Lobby group rejects tax imposed on pesticides

Agrochemical Association of Kenya says new law will negatively affect Kenya's economy