Soil specific and crop specific fertilizers
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ARM CEMENT LTD (formerly Athi River Mining Ltd.) markets crop specific and soil specific fertilizers under the “Mavuno Fertilizer”. In 2003, ARM set up its Mavuno fertilizer division responsible for the manufacture of a range of quality nutrient fertilizers. Mavuno Fertilisers are compound blended fertilizers containing 11 essential plant nutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), Potassium (K) (primary nutrients); and macro and micro nutrients such as Calcium (Ca), Sulphur(S), Magnesium (Mg), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Boron (Bo) and Manganese (Mn). When combined in various formulations and blends these fertilizers have been proven to give superior crop yields.

11 Reasons Why Mavuno Fertilizer is Superior

• Contain 11 essential plant nutrients
• Crop and Soil specific
• Increase crop yields by over 40%
• Improve soil fertility
• Rectify soil acidity and Improves soil pH for higher crop production
• Performs well in extreme weather conditions
• Have no side effects on soils
• Give long lasting results with improvements in plant colour, overall health and growth.
• Micro nutrients present in Mavuno improve color, taste, texture and nutrient value of produce.
• Ongoing research ensures continual improvement of Mavuno formulations
• Are available in affordable packaging: 1kg; 10kg; 25kg; and 50kg

We have special formulations for every crop in addition to the normal Planting & Top Dressing fertilizers. So whether you are a horticulturalist, a maize, wheat, barley, tea or coffee farmer, Mavuno fertilizers come in specific nutrient blends that are made for specifically for different soil conditions and crop nutrient requirments.

Our Fertiliser Division Understands How Important Balancing Nutrient Input With Crop Output Is For The Farmer.

We work very closely with agricultural experts, researchers and scientists who help us continuously develop and improve our fertilizers formulations to achieve balanced blends. We partner with several local and international organizations and institutions to carry out field demonstrations across the country aimed at helping the local farmer see the advantages of using the right fertilizer and farm inputs for his or her crops with improved agronomical practise.

Primary Crop Nutrients And Their Deficiency Symptoms

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Partner Organizations:

• Ministry Of Agriculture (MOA),
• Kenya Agriculture Research Institute (KARI),
• Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA),
• Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
• Farm Input Promotion Services (FIPS),
• Kenya Maize Development Program (KMDP),
• International Fertilizers Development Corporation (IFDC),
• International Potato Centre (CIP),
• Kenya Sugar Research Foundation,
• Tea Research Foundation of Kenya(TRF)
• Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited ( KTDA)
• Cereal Growers Association (CGA)
• Egerton University
• Moi University
• Farmers Groups
• Other NGOs

A Unique Combination of Nutrients for Easy Handling and Optimal Plant Nutrition

Types of Mavuno Fertiliser

Mavuno Fertilisers come in various categories and formulations:

• Mavuno Planting: this is a high quality blend of the 11 primary, secondary, and micro- nutrients (appearing as trace elements) specific for crops such as Maize, Wheat, Barley, Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee, Tobacco, Banana, Rice, Vegetables, etc.
• Mavuno Top Dressing: this advanced formulation contains Nitrogen, Calcium and Sulphur and is used to top dress all the crops.
• Mavuno Vegetable (*NEW): our new Mavuno Vegetable formulations are specific to three vegetable groups:
  • Mavuno for Green Leafy Vegetables
  • Mavuno for Peas, Beans & Root Vegetables
  • Mavuno for Fruit & Garden Vegetables

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With Mavuno fertilisers farmers are guaranteed:

• 40% Increased Crop Yield
  Every year farmers plant crop expecting a bumper harvest. Still every year a significant number of them report poor or low quality harvests. With Mavuno fertilisers farmers can expect fast and continuous nutrients supply to the plants. Our crop specific and soil specific formulations will help farmers achieve and promote healthy crop yields year on year out.
• Improved Soil Fertility
  Kenya faces an enormous soil fertility problem. Research shows that in Western and Central provinces, 7.5 million hectares of land are highly acidic. However with Mavuno Fertilizers farmers can benefit from reduced soil acidity and overall improved crop productions.
• Scientific Research With Constant Improvements And Innovation
  At ARM we are driven by continuous research and collaborations with various agricultural stakeholders. We are always looking to improve on our existing formulations and remain committed to providing our customers with ongoing support and advice on how to best use our various formulations with great outcomes. End result? Increased farmer productivity with commendable crop production.
• Quality & Affordability
  The cost of fertiliser and inaccessibility in the remotest areas of the country has meant recurrent poor yields especially for small scale farmers. This is a factor that ARM took into account during manufacturing and packaging of Mavuno fertilisers following extensive research and feedback from local farmers. To provide both quality and value whilst catering for our farmers different needs and requirements Mavuno fertilisers are currently sold in affordable 1Kg, 10Kg, 25Kg and 50Kg packaging.
• A Wide Distribution Network
  ARM’s company’s wide distribution networks ensure farmers all across the country have easy access to Mavuno Fertilisers.