Series 3 - Ep 20: Soil test, Fertiliser, compost and Minimum Tillage

Series 3 - Ep 20: Soil test, Fertiliser, compost and Minimum Tillage

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up Uganda!

Shamba Shape Up has been to many parts of the region, Uganda, Kenya and Zambia In our many safaris. We’ve met very successful farmers and learnt quite a lot from them.

We’ve met struggling farmers too. And that is why we always bring our experts with us to can keep learning together.

We’ve learnt that the more time, money and energy you invest in to your shamba, the higher your returns are going to be. Sometimes you really need a bit of help to shape up your shamba, And that’s where we come in.

As we get into the new planting season take a look at what we need to keep in mind before planting a new crop, what is the first step?

We are learning about:

1. How to keep our soils healthy and well balanced

2. Importance of Soil testing and using the right fertiliser and Certified seeds

3. How to make a good quality compost.

4. Minimum Tillage

soiltesting Manure Soil MinimumTillage fertilisers certified-seeds compost

Show times

Kenya

Sunday 1:30 pm (Swahili)
Saturday 1:30 pm (English)

on Citizen TV Kenya