Gideon Ndambuki

All parliamentary appearances

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• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: (i) It undertakes prudent inspection of fertilizer before shipment and at the port of landing and subsequently, carries surveillance on stockists countrywide to ensure that fertilizer quality is maintained. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: (ii) Prior to planting, Agricultural Extension Officers prepare farmers for the next seasons through training activities that include field days, demonstrations and exhibitions. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: (iii) Through field visits, Agricultural Extension Officers advise farmers on the correct use of fertilizer and how to obtain the same information from the print and electronic media. (iv) Farmers get technical advice from more than 1,500 information desks that the Ministry has established countrywide. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: (b) The recent soil analysis results in the areas of high agricultural potential such as the Rift Valley and western Kenya indicate that the soils are moderate to highly acidic, low in phosphorus and nitrogen and adequate in potassium. The fertilizer types recommended are based on specific soil conditions and type of crop grown. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: (c) Farmers wishing to access results of soil analysis can get them at the nearest agricultural office at a prescribed fee. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in fact, we have several centres where farmers are getting their soil tested for a very small fee. For example, if one wants to get his soil tested, he can take it to the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) where he will pay just Kshs1,000. We have many more stations--- view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am also answering in English. So, I would like the hon. Member also to take note of that. It does not mean that you cannot use DAP fertilizer in the entire Rift Valley. It depends on the agro-ecological zone. You might find one area using different types of fertilizer. But the Ministry is emphasizing to the farmers that even if there is DAP fertilizer in the Rift Valley, it is not a must that it should be used. They should make sure that before they plant, they know exactly, from the agricultural officers, the type ... view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think the hon. Member is making a very terrifying statement. We are not saying that everybody who is planting in Rift Valley should use DAP fertilizer. We have facilities where one can take a sample of his soil to be analyzed, so that he can be told what type of fertilizer he can use. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, they are all over. Could you allow me to read the stations? One of them is KARI with branches in Kabete, Kitale, Njoro, Kisii, Embu and Muguga. There is also the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) here in Nairobi. Those are some of the areas where we have facilities. view
• 12 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, even if those are the only centres, if the Agricultural Extension Officers come to your farm and you want a sample of your soil to be tested, you will give it to them and they will take it to the nearest centre. The soil will be tested and you will be told what type of fertilizer you can use in your shamba. view