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Charcoal dust improves farmer yields, saves cost & bolsters soils

Through mixing inorganic fertiliser and charcoal dust, farmers in Oyugis, Homa Bay County have been able to improve their crop yields, cut down on fertiliser use and bolster the long-term health of their soils. According to agronomist David Winyo, charcoal dust serves as homemade biochar that provides potassium crucial for root development in crops. It […]

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