Is Africa’s soil healthy enough for food security? [Business Africa] | Africanews

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. 

Dr. Debissi 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.

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