Kenya is a tropical country with some of the best soils in Africa. However, farming in this region can be challenging because of its climate and other factors.
Fortunately for farmers, there are many agronomists who specialize in helping them with their crops.
The term “agronomy” refers to any science or profession related to plants or animals; however, this article focuses on crop production and plant nutrition because these are two areas where there is high demand from farmers around the world today—especially those living in developing countries like Kenya.
The role of an agronomist includes advising farmers on how to grow their crops more efficiently or safely while making sure they’re getting the most out of their land by using different types of resources like soil analysis and fertilizer recommendation.
An agronomist is a person who specializes in agriculture.
An agronomist is a person who specializes in agriculture.
Agronomists have special knowledge about crops, soil, and animal husbandry. They can work for private companies or for the government.
Agronomists often have a degree in agricultural sciences.
Soil analysis
Soil analysis is a process of testing soil to determine its nutrient content.
Soil analysis can be done using a variety of methods, including the use of chemical analysis, physical tests (such as weighting), and spectroscopy.
The results of these tests are used by farmers to make decisions about fertilizer applications and other management practices that affect crop yields.
Soil fertility has an enormous impact on crop production because it determines how much land will be available for cultivation and what type(s) of crops can be grown there.
There are many factors that affect soil fertility including climate change, disease outbreaks (including fungal diseases), increased demand for food security.
Fertilizer recommendation
Soil analysis is a process that determines the nutrient requirements of a plant.
It involves collecting samples from several locations in your farm, including the topsoil and subsoil layers, as well as samples from different depths.
The soil sample will be analyzed at an accredited laboratory using state-of-the art equipment and methods to determine its composition.
The results will then be used to determine what fertilizer recommendation you need for your crop or plot.
Soil analyses are also used by agronomists to determine how much fertility (nitrogen, phosphorous etc.) should be applied according to local conditions; such as rainfall patterns or other factors affecting crop yields like pests/disease.
Crop nutrition recommendations
Plant nutrition refers specifically to adding fertilizer during growth periods so that there will be enough nutrients available after harvest time for the next crop to be grown.
In this case, soil analysis is used to determine how much fertilizer needs to be applied in order to meet the nutrient requirements of a given crop.
Soil analysis is also often used by farmers who want to know more about what nutrients are present in their soils so that they can make informed decisions about which crops they should grow.
The best way to apply fertilizer is by broadcasting. Broadcast the fertilizer on a dry, windless day and allow it to fall into the soil for up to 4 weeks before irrigating or planting.
If you are planting a crop immediately after broadcasting the fertilizer, then you should wait at least 2 weeks before irrigating or planting.
In general, it is best to apply fertilizer early in the growing season when soils are warm and active. This will help prevent any nutrient burn or leaching.
If you are applying fertilizer for the first time, then it is best to apply half of the recommended amount and then monitor how your crop responds. If it does not respond well, then you should consider increasing the amount in subsequent applications.
Crop husbandry support and training
Crop husbandry is the management of crops. Crop husbandry support includes the following:
- Soil fertility, which refers to the balance between available nutrients in the soil and those taken up by plants.
- Soil moisture, which refers to how much water is present at different points throughout a field or farm system.
- Weed control, which means preventing weeds from growing in fields where you want to grow crops for food or cash income.
Pest and disease control advice and training
Agronomists can help farmers understand the causes of pests and diseases, recommend crop rotation to reduce disease incidence, recommend crop management practices to reduce pest damage, and recommend insecticides and fungicides.
- Pest control information is critical for farmers because it helps them prevent or minimize losses due to pests.
- Agronomists are trained in pest identification techniques.
Insect pest control includes methods such as spraying insecticide sprays on plants, using chemicals that kill insects when they land on your crop(s).
Besides farmers, agronomists are agricultural consultants who help farmers make sound decisions in regards to their crops.
They can advise them on soil fertility levels and how much fertilizer to use in order to increase crop yield.
They also provide training on planting techniques that are most efficient for each type of crop grown by a farmer’s land.
Agronomists may work with individual farms or large-scale commercial operations such as farms belonging to companies that sell seeds or products derived from them (such as vegetable oil).
Services include research, education, advisory services and marketing services.
Agronomists are involved in research, education and advisory services. They also help farmers with marketing.
Agronomists provide farmers with information about their products so that they can sell them better.
For example, if a farmer wants to sell his corn, an agronomist will help him find out which markets are best for his crop and how much money he can make by selling it there.
Farmers can benefit from the seasonal objectives of agronomists’ advice such as when to irrigate.
Agronomists can help farmers understand the seasons and how to use them to their advantage.
They can also give advice on when to irrigate, when to plant and when to harvest.
Agronomists will also advise on different types of fertilizer for best results in a particular season.
Some Kenyan agronomists include seed companies who do contract farming with farmers.
Some Kenyan agronomists include seed companies who do contract farming with farmers.
Contract farming is a type of agriculture where the farmer and the company agree on what the farmer will grow for them, and they share profits accordingly.
There is a large demand for agronomy services in Kenya for excellent financial returns.
The field of agronomy is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and is expected to continue its upward trend.
Furthermore, due to its profitability, it’s also expected that this industry will have an increasing demand for skilled professionals who can help grow this field even more.
Agronomists use many different types of resources to make farming more efficient, safe and effective.
Agronomists use many different types of resources to make farming more efficient, safe and effective.
They use technology such as GPS and computers to help them manage their farms, but they also have to rely on experience because the weather changes constantly in Kenya.
For example, if it rains heavily one day, then the next day there might be no rain at all.
Agronomists use scientific research as well because this helps them understand how plants grow or what causes diseases like blights or mildew on crops.
The agronomic community works closely together with researchers from other fields such as veterinary medicine so both sides can gain knowledge from each other’s work.
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Conclusion.
Agronomists are very important in Kenya because they help farmers with their crops and make them more productive.
As a result, farmers will enjoy better yields, which means more money for them. When it comes to marketing your crop, agronomists can give suggestions about what kind of market would be best for selling the product.
They also know how much fertilizers cost before any plants are planted so that you know how much money will be spent on fertilizer each year.