pesticides

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chlorothalonil fungicide in kenya
OPINION

Throwing Out Scientists is Inviting Food Crisis

In 2025, Kenya, its farmers, and its consumers, will be delivering a world demonstration of why scientists have been pleading for government policies...

Crop protection in kenya
OPINION

On Crop Protection, Europe is a Bad Role Model

There is a device being used rather often lately by our most vocal lobbyists as they chase new regulation or the overturning of...

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

A move to secure a ban by parliament of 262 pesticides approved for use in Kenya would slash the country’s maize production by...

FEATURED ARTICLE

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 ARTICLE

Lobby group rejects tax imposed on pesticides

The Agrochemical Association of Kenya (AAK) has opposed the introduction of 16% VAT on pesticides saying the new tax will raise operation costs...