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Homa Bay farmers upbeat as soil testing initiative starts

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga flagging off a mobile soil laboratory van at the county headquarters to mark the launch of soil testing on August 23, 2023. [James Omoro, Standard]

Farmers in Homa Bay County have a reason to smile after an organization began partnering with the county government in soil testing to boost the yield of their produce.

A USAID funded organisation, Feed The Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market System (KCDMS) in partnership with Homa Bay County government has begun the initiative of testing soil to enhance crop production in the county.

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