A Tale of Two Harvests
In a village, Mama Amina remembers two very different harvests. The first was in 2008, when the rains came late, and her…
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How Fertilizer Access Shapes Africa’s Food Security
Africa feeds 17% of the world’s population, but uses only 3% of global fertilizer. This stark disparity lies at the heart of…
Smarter Fertilizer Use in Africa
Precision technologies for maximum impact Africa applies far less fertilizer than the global average—approximately 25.6 kg per hectare compared to 135 kg…
Africa’s Soil Crisis: Our Future is Healthy Soils and Balanced Fertilizer Use
The Hidden Crisis Beneath Our Feet Africa faces a silent emergency that threatens food security for millions: soil degradation. Approximately 75-80% of…
AFIDA’s Position on Côte d’Ivoire’s Proposed VAT
The African Fertilizer Industry Development Association (AFIDA) expresses deep concern regarding the proposed introduction of an 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) on…
