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Mwea company turns rice waste to 3X cheaper high yield organic fertiliser

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By George Munene Based in Mwea, Safi Organics turns rice husks into organic fertiliser that is two to three times cheaper than store-bought fertilisers but gives up to 30 per cent more yield. “A bag of DAP fertiliser currently retails at Sh7,000 and is predicted to rise even higher by the end of the month, …

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Former KQ pilot uses drones to help farmers increase yields & cut cost

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By George P. Munene After 13 years in the aviation sector, retired Captain Dan Ng’ong’a has meshed his newfound passion for agriculture and his aviation background to help farmers master precision agriculture that helps them raise their yields and cut on costs. “A drone fitted with an 18-liter tank can cover five acres of farmland …

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