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Habari Mzee! From the photo it looks like nitrogen deficiency. Is the shamba waterlogged or dry?9:14 am
A bit waterlogged on the lower side.9:15 am
Okay. Top-dress with CAN, one 50kg bag per acre, and clear the drainage lines. We can deliver today.
CAN Top-dressing50kg bagKES 5,400
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