Chemical Fertilizers, Herbicides Harm Soil and Health

The application of chemical fertilizers on plants and the use of herbicides to control weeds are negatively affecting soils and the environment. Reliable research shows that humans are contracting diseases, such as cancer, after consuming foods grown using chemical fertilizers and pest control methods.

However, the Centre for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT) is changing the narrative by advocating for agroecology—a farming method emphasizing organic practices. The organization collaborates with farmers to promote organic farming.

CEFROHT has established Community Agroecology Learning Centers in Kiboga, Wakiso, Naggalama, and Mukono districts. These centers serve as practical training grounds for agroecology techniques, innovation hubs for farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange, and incubation spaces for sustainable farming ideas. They also provide legal literacy, educating farmers about their rights.