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NIOSI Association holds debate on peasant agriculture in Brazzaville

By , based on Lasemaineafricaine

Map: Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

The NIOSI Association held a debate on traditional peasant agriculture and fertilisation practices in Brazzaville on 14 October 2026. Agro-pastoral engineer Jean Ngoko presented agricultural projects carried out in the Congo at a meeting moderated by Professor Josué Ndamba.

The NIOSI Association held a debate on peasant and organic agriculture at the French Institute of the Congo in Brazzaville on 14 October 2026, according to Lasemaineafricaine.

Discussions focused on the risks associated with the use of chemicals and traditional farming practices, presented as an alternative. The media outlet reports that chemical agriculture is being abandoned in some northern countries because of the dangers attributed to it.

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