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Chuka University acquires soil kit to boost farmers

Chuka University has partnered with the Israeli government to start a mega irrigation project on a 500-acre farm belonging to the university. [Courtesy]

Farmers in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties will benefit from new soil scanners acquired by Chuka University.

Vice-Chancellor Erastus Njoka said the scanners will enable farmers understand nutrients available for various crops in their farms and make informed decisions.

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