Farmers in Makueni County are set to benefit from a groundbreaking digital soil sampling exercise aimed at improving agricultural productivity in the area.
The exercise, spearheaded by Makueni County Government, the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) seeks to assess soil quality and provide farmers with crucial data on soil fertility management.
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.
who spoke during the launch at Kwa Kathoka town on Thursday emphasized the importance of the initiative, noting that soil health directly impacts crop yields and food security, marking a major step in addressing soil fertility challenges across all 30 wards in the county. He urged farmers to cooperate with the KALRO officers conducting the exercise, assuring them that the findings would guide them on appropriate fertilizer use and better farming practices "The soil analysis will help determine nutrient levels and guide farmers on proper fertilizer application," Governor Mutula stated.
