Succulent fruits absorb more than those less fleshy produce: For instance, strawberry will absorb more pesticide than guava. In Kenya, pesticide residue in produce is a great concern for farmers given that most growers use pesticides without precision or guidance from experts. But still, there are measures farmers can embrace to minimise pesticide residue. Succulent fruits absorb more than those less fleshy produce: For instance, a strawberry will absorb more chemical than a guava. To reduce pesticides residue, farmers can also apply Integrated Pest Management.

Source: Standard Digital December 14, 2018 21:00 UTC