Clustering of the chemical properties of small‐scale farm soils to develop fertilizer blend ratios

• Published in: Agrosystems, geosciences & environment Vol. 7; no. 1
• Main Authors: Mugo, James N., Karanja, Nancy N., Gachene, Charles K., Dittert, Klaus, Schulte‐Geldermann, Elmar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.03.2024; Wiley
• Subjects: Agriculture; Analytical chemistry; Chemical properties; Cluster analysis; Clustering; Clusters; Crop management; Environmental management; Farmers; Farms; Fertilizers; Formulations; Nutrients; Potatoes; Ratios; Small farms; Small-scale farming; Soil analysis; Soil chemistry; Soil fertility; Soil properties; Soil sampling; Soil testing; Spatial distribution; Tropical environments; Tropical soils; Vegetables; Kenya

Crop management through site‐specific fertility methods is crucial for both economic and environmental benefits. Potato‐specific fertilizer has not been fully established in Kenya, and the current fertilizer recommendation has been in place for a long time. A study was designed through soil sampling...