National Agricultural Soil Management Policy 2020

Abstract

This policy focuses mainly on effective soil management. It identifies key areas namely Sustainable agricultural soil management; Soil management and environment; Technology development, dissemination and utilization; Fertilizer development and investments; Policy, Legal and Institutional framework; Monitoring and Evaluation of the policy implementation; and Implementation plan. The policy has also identified the need to create an institutional framework for effective management and enforcement of all issues pertaining to soil and water management. During the implementation stage, this Policy will be complemented by institutional and legal frameworks, sectoral strategies and county development strategies to provide an orderly and rapid development of the agricultural soil management mechanisms and to create an enabling environment for effective stakeholder participation. The policy will further seek to stimulate and guide the agricultural sector development through targeted technical support, intensified investment in the sector, improved research and technology, extension services and capacity building for both staff and farmer organizations to ensure development and sustainability of agricultural soils.