12 January 2026Question from a Gen Z farmer , Murang’a: “Hi, I am a young lady who wants to start farming, but I understand very little about fertilizers. Please explain to me what influences the type of fertilizer to use, when, and why?” Hi, thank you for your question, and congratulations on
12 January 2026Soil health is the backbone of successful farming. No matter how good your seed or fertilizer is, crops will struggle if the soil environment is not right. One of the most common but often ignored soil problems is acidity. Across many farming regions, soils have gradually become acidic due to
11 January 2026Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farming. Many farmers apply fertilizer season after season but still struggle with poor crop performance, weak roots or low yields. In most cases, the problem is not the fertilizer itself, but the condition of the soil. One of the most effective ways to
