Fertilizer

The Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services (KTDA MS) has announced that a significant shipment of fertilizer, intended for smallholder tea farmers, is set to arrive in the country from September 10th. This delivery is crucial for the 2024/2025 farming season, ensuring that farmers receive the fertilizer in time for application ahead of the short rains. KTDA MS has imported 97,000 metric tonnes of NPK 26:5:5 fertilizer this year, marking an increase from the 88,000 metric tonnes procured last year. The rise in quantity reflects both the expansion of smallholder tea acreage and the growing preference among organizations and individuals…