We announced today the opening of a groundbreaking biofertilizer plant in Kenya that will turn pineapple residues into biofertilizers This initiative signifies a significant leap forward in potentially transforming the agricultural landscape in Kenya, championing sustainable practices, and bolstering the local community through innovation, job creation, and investment.
Strategically situated near the biggest pineapple farm operations in the country, the newly launched De L’Ora Bio Kenya Ltd biofertilizer plant will use residues from the company’s pineapple cannery to create four different types of biofertilizers for its use and eventual sale to other growers in East Africa. This biofertilizer plant not only allows for the efficient utilization of resources but also sets a new benchmark for environmental responsibility and sustainable agriculture across the region.
Biofertilizers are natural fertilizers that use microbes to help promote plant growth by increasing the supply of essential nutrients to the plants, improving the soil texture and yield of plants, and providing a more sustainable option to traditional fertilizers.
- Biofertilizers have been proven to enhance pineapple plant growth
The new plant is currently running tests and will be fully operational in June and will start processing pineapple residues from the neighboring farms of Del Monte Kenya Ltd. Del Monte Kenya is the single largest exporter in the country and employs 6,500 Kenya workers directly. “
