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August 6, 2026
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Farmers turn to compost and crop rotation as soils wear thin

Farmers turn to compost and crop rotation as soils wear thin

More than 40 per cent of soils across East Africa are degraded...

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Kenyan farmers are increasingly adopting regenerative agriculture practices like composting and crop rotation to combat widespread soil degradation, with over 40 per cent of East African soils and a significant portion of Kenya's arable land suffering from poor health.

  • Nearly 63 per cent of Kenya's arable land is acidic, hindering nutrient absorption.
  • The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) is implementing a digitized soil testing program to provide tailored recommendations.
  • Despite cost and labor challenges, 79 per cent of surveyed farmers use compost manure, and 73 per cent practice crop rotation.

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