Senators reject plan to ban use of manure

 

Mwireri Women’s Group members applying organic manure to Asparagus at Kigogo village, Gilgil sub-county on February 4,2016.They produce certified seeds through traditional research method for high yields production. PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH

Senators have protested plans by the Agriculture ministry to ban the use of manure in production of food crops.

They accused the ministry of coming up with unpopular policies that are likely to affect food production if effected.