Whilst many soils in Kenya tend to be very low in Phosphate, most farms have a field or two which have higher P levels, perhaps from historical livestock bomas or different soil types. Carrying out a soil test allows you to identify these areas and potentially make savings in fertilizer costs without sacrificing yields. One […]
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Nutrient deficiency disease symptoms is a common puzzle among crop farmers. What follows is a description of visual symptoms related to specific plant nutrition or nutrient deficiencies commonly found in crops. While useful as a starting point to diagnosing production problems, keep in mind that multiple nutrition disorders often occur simultaneously. To understand your soil […]
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Top dressing fertilizer for maize works best when it is applied at the correct crop growth stage and at the recommended rate. This article explains why.. Understanding the key growth stages of Maize is crucial to getting nutrients applied at the correct timing. As many crop reach top dressing timing, we look at the main […]
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Potato farming in Kenya is gaining ground as demand for the potatoes grow due rapid urbanization and the good price the crop fetches.. Potato farming production around the globe has risen steadily over the years (267 million metric tons in 1990 to 377 million metric tons in 2016). China is the largest producer of potatoes […]
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