The Kitui County Government, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), has launched a pilot soil mapping project aimed at transforming agricultural practices in the region.
During a courtesy call to Kitui Executive for Agriculture and Livestock, Dr. Stephen Kimwele Mbaya, the KALRO team led by Dr. Emerita Njiru emphasized the importance of soil mapping in optimizing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming. The exercise seeks to analyze the nutrient composition of the county’s soils, providing a scientific foundation for targeted fertilization strategies to maximize crop yields.
As part of the initiative, KALRO is training 8 Sub-County Agricultural Officers, 40 Ward Agricultural Extension Supervisors, and 40 agripreneurs under the National Agricultural and Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).
The training will equip participants with the skills to interpret soil data and implement effective farming practices tailored to Kitui’s unique agro-ecological conditions.
Dr. Kimwele expressed confidence in the project’s potential to transform agriculture in the county, noting that it aligns with H.E Dr. Malombe’s Kitui Promise on enhancing food security and empowering farmers through modern, evidence-based approaches._
This pilot phase highlights the National Government’s commitment to leveraging technology and research to address soil fertility challenges, ensuring sustainable and productive farming systems across Kenya.
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