Soil health describes how well soil supports plants, stores water and recycles nutrients. Organic matter is one of the most important indicators.
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Soil health explained: the science beneath the harvest
Healthy soil holds more water and supports better yields. Here is how farmers and scientists measure it.
Contributing writer, Eldoret
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Contributing writer, Eldoret
Samuel Kiprono is a contributing writer covering agriculture, land use and community-led solutions in the Rift Valley.
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