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French Beans (Mishiri) 100g
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Lynfield Trap
KSh 950.00Original price was: KSh 950.00.KSh 850.00Current price is: KSh 850.00. -
Kazuri Beans 2Kg
KSh 1,750.00Original price was: KSh 1,750.00.KSh 1,330.00Current price is: KSh 1,330.00. -
Grafted Apple Farming Package
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Pixie Orange Farming Package
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Nectarine Seedlings
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Seedling Planting Trays KSh 145.00 – KSh 210.00
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Hass Avocado Farming Package
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Compost / Manure Analysis
KSh 11,500.00Original price was: KSh 11,500.00.KSh 8,500.00Current price is: KSh 8,500.00.
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Poultry Feeding Trough - Long
KSh 850.00Original price was: KSh 850.00.KSh 750.00Current price is: KSh 750.00. -
Amistar fungicide
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SPINACH INDIAN PALAK 4GM KSh 250.00
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Jackfruit Seedlings
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Enzaprost® 50Ml
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Coopers Milking Salve KSh 60.00 – KSh 1,370.00
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Garden Water Hose Pipe Reel KSh 6,800.00 – KSh 8,200.00
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Standard Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow
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Breadfruit Seedlings
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Knapsack Sprayer Pump KSh 3,900.00 – KSh 8,250.00
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Coopers Triatix Stock Spray KSh 107.00 – KSh 315.00

Did you know that bacteria are essential to the health of our soils and the vitality of our ecosystems?
These tiny powerhouses perform critical functions that help sustain plant life, improve soil fertility, and protect against soil degradation.
Here’s how:
🔬 Nutrient Cycling
Bacteria are key players in converting nutrients into forms that plants can absorb. From nitrogen fixation (thanks to Rhizobium bacteria) to phosphorus solubilization, they ensure plants have access to the nutrients they need to thrive.
🌿 Decomposition & Organic Matter Breakdown:
By breaking down plant residues and organic matter, bacteria recycle nutrients and help form humus, enriching the soil with organic material that improves structure, moisture retention, and fertility.
💪 Soil Structure & Aggregation:
Certain bacteria produce substances that bind soil particles together, enhancing soil structure, root penetration, and water retention—critical for soil health and crop resilience.
🦠 Disease Suppression:
Beneficial bacteria also protect plants by outcompeting harmful pathogens and even producing natural antibiotics to suppress diseases.
🌍 Environmental Stewardship:
From bioremediation (breaking down pollutants) to promoting plant growth and supporting carbon cycling, soil bacteria are an unsung hero in environmental health.
🌎 So, what can we do to support these microscopic allies? 👩🌾
– Reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides
– Embrace organic farming and composting
– Practice crop rotation and use cover crops
🌾Together, these practices help maintain a thriving, diverse microbial ecosystem, which is essential for sustainable farming and soil resilience. 🌾
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