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Study shows acidic soils affecting food production countrywide

President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and his deputy William Ruto (second left) during the launch of the soil testing results and subsidised fertilisers at Egerton University, Njoro, Tuesday. [PHOTO: BONFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

By Steve Mkawale

Kenya: Results from soil testing in 164 sub-counties show that most soils are deprived of necessary nutrients needed in crop production.

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