Kenya: Experts back organic urban farming to curb health risks, cut grocery costs

Kabuthia says urban show goers will have a lot to learn on innovative farming tips, including how to establish vegetable gardens on balconies and verandas of rental houses and save on grocery costs.
KBC
May 15, 2025
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Agricultural experts are vouching for organic urban farming to increase nutritional intake and reduce health risks associated with the use of chemical pesticides.
In an effort to realize this goal, the Agriculture Society of Kenya (ASK) is promoting chemical-free kitchen farming for urban dwellers through the improvisation of easily available local materials to grow various vegetables.
‘’We are focusing on new technologies that could be helpful especially for urban dwellers. This technology of kitchen and vertical garden anyone can do farming in a very small space,” said Mt Kenya ASK Nanyuki branch chairman, Newtown Kabuthia.
He added that organic farming will be on display during this year’s three-day show, which kicks off on May 22.
Kabuthia says urban show goers will have a lot to learn on innovative farming tips, including how to establish vegetable gardens on balconies and verandas of rental houses and save on grocery costs.
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Source: https://cityfarmer.info/kenya-experts-back-organic-urban-farming-to-curb-health-risks-cut-grocery-costs/
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