Kenya: Soil-testing kit gives results in 30 minutes
Agriculture CS Willy Bett said most soils are becoming increasingly acidic due to the use of one fertiliser, especially DAP, for a long time.
According to a report published in the Agriculture and Ecological Research International Journal, soil acidity is associated with aluminum, iron, hydrogen and manganese toxicities in the plant root and deficiencies of calcium, magnesium and potassium, which lower soil fertility and productivity.
To increase productivity, a simple soil test kit has been developed to test soils and give farmers suggestions or recommendations on soil improvement in 30 minutes’ time.
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