Agrochemical

Agrochemical or agrichemical, a contraction of agricultural chemical, is a generic term for the various chemical products used in agriculture. In most cases, agrichemical refers to the broad range of pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and nematicides. It may also include synthetic fertilizers, hormones and other chemical growth agents, and concentrated stores of raw animal manure.

Ecology

Many agrichemicals are toxic, and agrichemicals in bulk storage may pose significant environmental and/or health risks, particularly in the event of accidental spills. In many countries, use of agrichemicals is highly regulated. Government-issued permits for purchase and use of approved agrichemicals may be required. Significant penalties can result from misuse, including improper storage resulting in spillage. On farms, proper storage facilities and labeling, emergency clean-up equipment and procedures, and safety equipment and procedures for handling, application and disposal are often subject to mandatory standards and regulations. Usually, the regulations are carried out through the registration process.

Agrochemical F.C.

Agrochemical Football Club (widely known as Agrochemicals) is an Kenyan football club based in Muhoroni. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is the Furaha Academy Sports Ground.

History

The club is owned by the Agrochemical and Food Company Limited.

Agrochemicals played in the Nyanza North Provincial League from 1989 to 1997, when it won promotion to the Nationwide League. In 2005 it was promoted to the Kenyan Premier League.

At the end of the 2009 season Agrochemical was relegated to the FKL Nationwide League.

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