Teso North Member of Parliament Oku Kaunya is encouraging farmers to transition away from tobacco cultivation towards more sustainable and healthy alternatives like avocado and coffee. The MP highlighted the health risks faced by tobacco farmers through nicotine absorption and the negative environmental impact of tobacco production. Kaunya made this appeal during a tree-planting event held on Mazingira day at Achiya Echakara Training Institute. He believes switching crops will improve both the well-being of farmers and the health of the environment in Teso North. This call for crop diversification comes as concerns grow over the long-term effects of tobacco farming on agricultural lands and public health. The initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices within the region.