OCP KENYA
OCP KENYA
Continues With Their Quest For Sustainable Agriculture During A Farmers’
Field Day In Meru County
OCP Kenya in partnership with Muuga FM hosted an elaborate and educative field day for farmers on 21st September 2019. Farmers from different parts of the county flocked into the event to gain knowledge on the right agricultural practices and products from OCP in preparation for the planting season.
Development Partner for Farmers
Time and again OCP Kenya has participated in different projects across the country aimed at equipping the farmers with knowledge, linking them with resources, provision of technical services to ensure that smallholder farmers increase their production to realize sustainable livelihood from their investment. The Meru event was one among the many events where OCP has gone an extra mile to help small holder farmer to practice farming in the right way, using the right methods and with the right products. Through their mobile soil testing dubbed as “school lab”, OCP Kenya provides soil testing services to farmers across the country free of charge. Giving them technical advice on crop production, fertilizer use and other good agricultural practices.
Farmers came in large numbers and brought their soil samples for testing. The company ensured that all were tested. All farmers were assured of getting their results timely to ensure the information gained from the process gets integrated into their planting plans.
Farmers also got educated on different types of fertilizers including the right usage and all their questions were answered in real-time. The company majorly educated them on their NPSB fertilizer, which is a major brand among their products and has in the past delivered incredible results for different farmers across the country.
Why is NPSB Fertilizer Important Today? 
NPSB Fertilizer is relevant for farmers who have been experiencing reduced yields even with use of other fertilizers. This is because there has been noted decline in soil sulphur and other micronutrients including Boron. Sulphur is an essential micronutrient which is key for protein and chlorophyll synthesis, energy storage and nitrogen fixation. Boron supports the formation and strengthening of plant cell walls, grain setting, inflorescence and grain filling. The fertilizer is suitable for crops such as; maize, wheat, Sorghum, barley, soya beans and vegetables.
OCP has a holistic approach of supporting sustainable agriculture through farmers’ training, provision of technical advice, soil testing and education on different types of fertilizers and their usage cementing their promise and commitment to develop, nurture and support smallholder farmers to increase production. This commitment will go a long way in enhancing not only productivity but transforming farmers in Meru County and neighbouring counties to embrace climate-smart agricultural practices and contributing to the government’s agenda of food security and nutrition.
As a farmer, to achieve maximum yields and growth you require a partner who is ready to work with you right from soil testing, tillage, fertilizer and other inputs procurement to your eventual harvesting. OCP Kenya is one such partner and their dedication and zeal to attend to your needs is unquestionable and unparalleled.