Spanning 8,124 hectares of large-scale sugarcane cultivation in Tanzania’s Kilombero District, the farm is operated by RAI Group, East Africa’s largest sugar producer, with extensive estates across Kenya and Tanzania, integrated sugar mills, and a broad retail distribution network. RAI Group’s decision to join CarboNature reflects a strategic commitment to regenerative agriculture, climate-resilient agriculture, driven by both its environmental agenda and the growing market demand for low carbon commodities products.
The farm is fully committed to implementing the project activities guided by CarboNature’s Agro-support team, centered on extensive use of biological fertilizers and a transition to precision agriculture that substantially reduces dependence on nitrogen-based inputs. Backed by major investment in advanced sub-surface drip irrigation systems, the farm is positioned to deliver significant environmental impact through emission reductions and long-term carbon sequestration.
Mode of application: Wettable powder. Mixed with water and added to the agitated tank as a liquid seed treatment or in-furrow spray. One 250 g pouch covers ~42 ac (17 ha).
Mode of application: - Wettable powder. Mixed with water and added to the agitated tank as a liquid seed treatment or in-furrow spray. One 250 g pouch covers ~42 ac (17 ha).
- applied via fertigation through sub-surface drip irrigation only
Suited crops: broad-spectrum of crops
Application rate:
Dose rate: ≈ 0.85 g product per litre of irrigation solution (≈ 3.2 g per 3.8 L). Application frequency: 4–6 applications at 1–2-week intervals throughout the vegetative stage.
Mode of application: Foliar sprays and Nutrigation™ — an organic supplement to plant nutrition during phases of intensive vegetative growth and leaf expansion that supports plant vitality; highly recommended in stress conditions.
Suited crops: Leafy & fruiting vegetables (open field and greenhouse) and fruit plantations (citrus, tropical, stone/pome fruits, olives, vineyards).
Application rate:
Foliar spray: 100–200 g/hl, 1–2 applications every 10–15 days from 1–2 leaves.
Mode of application: Foliar sprays and Nutrigation™ — stimulates the plant's physiological mechanisms and induces production of secondary metabolites under abiotic stresses, increasing yield and improving yield quality.
Suited crops: Leafy & fruiting vegetables (open field and greenhouse) and fruit plantations (citrus, tropical, stone/pome fruits, olives, vineyards).
Application rate:
Foliar spray: 80–120 g/hl, 3–4 applications every 10–15 days from the first true leaves.
Nutrigation™: apply 2–3 kg/Ha every 3–4 weeks throughout the growth season.
Benefits:
Facilitates assimilation of nutrients
Enhances stress resistance
Increases activity in the rhizosphere
Stimulates photosynthesis
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