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5(iii)
With reference to Laterite soil, answer the questions that follow:
How can Laterite soil be made productive?
Topic: Improving laterite soil
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By adding generous doses of manure and chemical fertilisers, since the soil is naturally poor in humus and plant nutrients.
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