In the pursuit of agricultural advancement across Africa, a significant challenge arises: the imperative to enhance soil quality while minimizing the adverse effects of pesticides. Recent developments in Kenya, such as the proliferation of counterfeit fertilizers, underscore the critical need to address these concerns.
Dr. Debissi Araba, a distinguished Research Fellow at Imperial College London known for his visionary approach to Food Ecosystem Transformation, offers insights from Kenya on potential remedies and strategies to tackle these urgent issues.
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