Kenyan farmers are turning to an unlikely ally in the fight against soil degradation: worms and insect larvae. Red worms and black soldier fly larvae are being used to convert organic waste into organic fertiliser, offering farmers a potentially cheaper and more sustainable alternative to chemical inputs.

The approach could help restore degraded soils, improve crop productivity and strengthen food security, as farmers contend with rising input costs and the growing impacts of climate change.

Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

Kenyan farmers are turning to an unlikely ally in the fight against soil degradation: worms and insect larvae. Red worms and black soldier fly larvae are being used to convert organic waste into organic fertiliser, offering farmers a potentially cheaper and more sustainable alternative to chemical inputs.
The approach could help restore degraded soils, improve crop productivity and strengthen food security, as farmers contend with rising input costs and the growing impacts of climate change.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.