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Soil mapping tool to help farmers boost yield

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has launched a digital soil nutrient mapping in Kenya and other sub-Saharan countries to improve efficiency in the use of fertilisers and boost food production. Already Sh2.4billion has been donated by the US government towards the project.

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