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KALRO showcases new farming technologies at Embu clinic

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202603 mins

KALRO showcases farming technologies to farmers during an Embu agricultural clinic Farmers learn about soil fertility, biotechnology and certified seed use Digital platforms offer farmers access to agricultural knowledge and services The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has showcased new technologies aimed at boosting food production in Embu County. The innovations are also…

Ban use of toxic chemicals in agriculture, environmentalist tells Govt

Sacco ReviewMay 9, 2026May 9, 202604 mins

Scientist and Environmentalist, PM Mokaya has petitioned the African Union to ban the use of toxic chemicals in agriculture, arguing that profit-driven farming is endangering human health, soil fertility, and the continent’s food security. Mokaya cited highly hazardous pesticides, or HHPs, that are still used across Africa despite being banned or restricted in the EU…