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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, regarding the issue of the fertilizer as raised by Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo, these fertilizers; 2323 and 1717, are not new in the market. They have always been provided to farmers every year in addition to the most popular one called DAP. It is often provided but it is the choice of farmers to choose whether to go for DAP, 2323 or 1717. The effectiveness and efficiency will also depend on the type of soils. There are certain soils which are suitable for different types of fertilizers. It is important that farmers before applying fertilizer retain their soils to ensure that they apply the appropriate fertilizer. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as you are aware, in most counties, DAP has been popular but it has a negative effect. It has the effect of acidifying soils. There has been a move to vary so that we do not use DAP year-in, year-out. The other fertilizers are non-acidic. Regarding Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale’s issue, I agree and indeed NCPB should accord with the principles and requirements of devolution. The governors have raised this issue that they would want to play some role through the petition that came to this House. This House has indicated that this is indeed the way to go and that counties should establish their own grain storage facilities. On the issue of corruption, I may not be able to discuss it but I am not aware of any particular incident in relation to NCPB and corruption that was asked for. I would only say that corruption is a matter that is virtually everywhere and that the Government generally is trying to stamp it out."
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