Kenya: Agroecology Can Raise Kenyan Farmers’ Profits By 37.8pc, Actionaid Report Finds

Nairobi — Kenyan farmers could increase profits by an average of 37.8 per cent by adopting agroecological farming practices that reduce spending on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, according to a new ActionAid International report.

The report, Transforming Food Systems in Africa – The Case for Investing in Agroecology, says practices such as composting, recycling organic waste and using natural pest-control methods can lower production costs while improving soil health.

The findings are…