A New Initiative On Balanced Soil Nutrition - November 2021
In Kenya, deficiencies of macro- and micronutrients and soil acidity are major constraints to increasing crop yields in most regions. The project aims to refine ISFM recommendations with “context-best-fit” balanced-nutrition technologies (BNT) for enhanced crop productivity, profitability, and nutritional quality. The “context-best-fit” technologies will be up-scaled using Farmer training ground model approach that focuses on improvement of knowledge base among stakeholders and farmers. A multi-institutional, multidisciplinary team comprising of both biophysical and social scientists will implement the project. Project sites are Tharaka-Nithi and Machakos Counties with Sorghum being the test crop. Expected outcome is increased sustainable food productivity through the use of balanced nutrition technologies and innovations.