Farmers urged to address soil health for better yields

Farmers in Siaya county have been urged to address soil health if they are to get better yields.

According to the Siaya County Director of Agriculture, Vincent Okoth, soils in the County are getting acidic and urgent action is required to reverse the trend.

Speaking during an agricultural field day held at the Avepo Smart Farm, Mbaga, at the outskirts of Siaya town, the Director named the areas most affected by acidity as Ugenya, Gem, Alego and Ugunja. "If we are not able to address the acidity of the soils, we may not be able to get the produce that we desire," said the Director who was flanked by among others the Chief Executive Officer of the Avepo Agrovet limited, Julius Okoth and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Head of Agroeconomics and Agribusiness Department, Dr Romana Mbinya.

Mr Okoth said Siaya County Government, under the leadership of Governor James Orengo, was committed to supporting farmers realise better yields as part of its strategy to make the County self-sufficient in food. "As a County, we are stable in food security.