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Farmers want label extension of pesticides to use in avocado farming

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Farmers  in Murang’a under the Kenya Avocado Association are requesting Pesticide Product Control Board (PPCB) to approve chemicals that they will use against pests and diseases to boost production. They  said the label extension of pest control chemicals will also ensure avocado from the country are not barred in the international markets. Speaking  on Friday […]

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Consolidating gains made and options that address Fall Army Worm

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The  Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has asked farmers to use government approved pesticides to combat the new Fall Armyworm invasion. The  KALRO Director  of  Crops, Zachary  Kinyua  said the government through the Poisons and Pest Control Board (PPCB) has so far approved and registered five pesticides for local use by farmers. “Last  […]

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