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Meru farmers urged to farm organically to curb cancer risk

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 2026August 29, 202605 mins

Meru farmers urged to embrace organic farming. Safaricom launches Bundles ya Mkulima. Farmers gain easier access to markets and inputs. Farmers in Meru have been urged to shun excessive use of chemicals in food crops and to instead embrace organic farming to reduce the risk of the increasing cancer cases in the region. Meru Deputy…

Laikipia adopts agroecology policy to promote organic farming

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202604 mins

Laikipia is adopting an agroecology policy to promote organic farming and reduce hazardous pesticide use. The policy will support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and conservation of indigenous seeds. Farmers say it will improve health, protect the environment, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals. Laikipia farmers have initiated domestication of an agroecology policy and Bill by…

Agricultural experts warn of toxic foods, urge Govt to prioritize organic farming

Sacco ReviewFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 202607 mins

Agricultural experts have urged the government to urgently prioritize organic farming, warning that the growing consumption of chemically produced foods is contributing to a rise in lifestyle diseases and certain types of cancer in the country. The call was made during the graduation ceremony of students pursuing organic agriculture studies at the College of Sustainable…