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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Despite the integral role agriculture sector plays in Kenya\u2019s food system and economy, the sector only realises 25 per cent of the total potential yields, a new study now says.<\/p>\n

Unveiled during this year\u2019s World Soil Day summit in Nairobi by Food and Land Use (FOLU), the study says the under-performance is largely attributed to the rapid depletion of critical micro and macro nutrients in the soil such as phosphorus, essential for optimal plant growth and yields.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith approximately 63 per cent of Kenya\u2019s arable land suffering from soil acidity, only between one and eight per cent of farmers adopt the appropriate use of lime for managing this acidity,\u201d Folu says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is coupled with the compounding impact of climate change, including prolonged droughts and persistent rains leading to floods, highlighting the pressing need for urgent action to address soil health in Kenya\u2019s food system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking during the launch of the conference, state department of crop development and research PS Paul Ronoh, said there is still much that needs to be done towards addressing soil health, and further transform the country\u2019s food systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe nexus between soil health and land use is strongly correlated. Improving soil health through appropriate land use practices is vital for intensification of agriculture production, thus enhancing food security and protecting the environment,\u201d Ronoh said.<\/p>\n

He called for collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders, as the strategic approach will aspire to establish a food system that nourishes its people, protects the planet and drives the economy.<\/p>\n

Also during the conference, the Kenya Food Systems and Land Use Action plan 2024-2030 that makes recommendations on building a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient food system for Kenya was launched.<\/p>\n

The strategic plan seeks to prioritise key issues such as sustainable land use, productive and regenerative agriculture, healthy diets, reducing food loss and waste, protecting and restoring nature and whole system transition through gender, youth and social inclusion.<\/p>\n

It will focus on five key areas; healthy diets; productive and regenerative agriculture; protecting and restoring nature; food loss and waste; and youth and social inclusion.<\/p>\n

On his part, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) vice president Hamadi Boga lauded the action plan saying if Kenya will build on the momentum generated by a national consultative process, the evidence-based recommendations will be a step in furthering the conversation of the country\u2019s food system transformation.<\/p>\n

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