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African farmers say their soil is dying and chemical fertilizers are in part to blame.
About 63% of arable land in Kenya is now acidic, agriculture ministry says.
Problems with soil health are growing as the African continent struggles to feed itself.
Africa has 65% of the world’s remaining uncultivated arable arable.
AGRA recommended that farmers test their soil's acidity and apply lime to reverse high acidity.
Soil testing services are available in government agricultural agencies, public universities and private organizations at prices ranging from $20 to $40 .
Many farmers in Zimbabwe no longer have cattle because of recent drought.
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