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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Amid Africa’s pursuit of agricultural prosperity, a pressing challenge emerges: the need to bolster soil health while mitigating the impact of pesticides. In Kenya, recent developments, such as the circulation of counterfeit fertilizers, underscore the urgency of addressing these issues.<\/p>\n

Dr. Debisi Araba, a Research Fellow at Imperial College London, renowned for his vision in Food Ecosystem Transformation, joins us from Kenya to delve into potential solutions and strategies for these pressing issues.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Mauritius. Amid Africa’s pursuit of agricultural prosperity, a pressing challenge emerges: the need to bolster soil health while mitigating the impact of pesticides. In Kenya, recent developments, such as the circulation of counterfeit fertilizers, underscore the urgency of addressing these issues. 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