Investing in soil health as a foundation for smallholder resilience

A farmer in Wangin’gombe District, Njombe Region gets back soil after testing to know its type and requirements for specific crops to be cultivated. It ensures a farmer does not waste money on unnecessary extra fertiliser(s). PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Maintaining healthy soils is crucial to agricultural and environmental sustainability. Current land and crop management practices have resulted in poor soil quality, impacting its health and the environment.