Heavy metals are highly toxic and even small amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic can have serious implications for livestock and human health. Many heavy metal that are naturally present in the soil and water. They can also be found in farm inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, or accidental pollution of the ground water. These are all sources of contamination in your produce.
Cropnuts can test your produce for all these compounds, and help you ensure they are within the strict legal limits defined by the WHO and national governments.
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When soil testing and leaf testing are combined, they create a powerful synergy effect that significantly improves nutrient management, crop productivity, and overall farm sustainability. This combination leads to a series of outcomes that build upon one another, from accurate nutrient diagnosis to long-term soil health, ultimately supporting food security. Here are some of the […]
Read MorePrecision farming, also known as precision agriculture, is an agricultural management approach that leverages data-driven technologies like GPS-guided equipment, satellite imagery, and data analytics to optimise crop production through precise input applications. Instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach, farmers and agronomists can tailor inputs like lime, fertilisers, and pesticides to match the specific needs of each […]
Read MoreWe have no excuses. East Africa has produced world-record crops of barley in recent years and coming out of a wet season with a full profile of soil moisture, into a dry and bright finish in January and February, the potential this year is enormous on farms that have taken the long view and found […]
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Cropnuts (or Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Ltd) is a private company that offers laboratory analytics and expert agricultural advice in Africa. We started out as a small analytical laboratory, offering services for agriculture and food safety...
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