Crowding In or Crowding Out?
Lessons from Fertilizer Subsidy Programs For decades, fertilizer subsidies have been a central tool of agricultural policy across Africa. Governments have used…
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Rooted in Resilience: How Africa Can Navigate the Global Fertilizer Disruption and Emerge Stronger
An informational article on global supply shifts, Africa’s enduring agricultural strength, and the paths forward for farmers and policymakers Editorial Note: This…
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…
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…
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…
