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🎉 Cheers to 50 Years of Impact!! 🎉 Today as we celebrate our official anniversary, IFDC staff members from the US and Africa came together to say, “Happy Birthday, IFDC!” For half a century, our dedicated staff have worked to empower farmers, advance soil health, and shape sustainable agriculture. Watch the video to see our team celebrating this incredible milestone! 🎥💚 #HappyBirthdayIFDC #HappyBirthday #IFDCat50 #Global #Impact #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #US #Africa #Ghana #Niger #Nigeria #Burundi #BurkinaFaso #Kenya #Mali #50thAnniversary

The 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 convening in Cairo has been an opportunity for industry stakeholders to learn from the past and measure the achievements and its impact on the present. Following the Africa Fertilizer Summit in 2006 that led to the Abuja Declaration to increase fertilizer consumption from 8kg/ha to 50kg/ha, collective efforts among AfricaFertilizer  and its stakeholders, through data approaches, have contributed to increased fertilizer consumption in Africa to an average of 34kg/ha. ➡️ For more detailed updates, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5v6GKBj #CairoConvening #AfricaFertilizer, #Foodsystems, #Agriculture, #Soilhealth, #FertilizerData #Statistics #SSA, #DataPriorities #TechnicalExcellence #DataforImpact #PolicyDecisions #MarketInsights International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Wallace Associates | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development. | Sustain Africa

As Nigeria’s wet season comes to an end 🌧️, fertilizer demand naturally declines, stabilizing prices across the country. Government subsidies have ensured affordable fertilizers despite rising logistics costs. ➡️ Discover Nigeria’s agricultural trends ➡️ Stay informed about Nigeria's agricultural progress and explore more insights on https://lnkd.in/d-cFgwf For more detailed updates, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5v6GKBj #Nigeria #Agriculture #FertilizerTrends #AfricaFertilizer #FoodSecurity #FertilizerMarket International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development.

Drought conditions hit Ghana hard 🌱, especially in northern regions. With the shortage of NPK 23-10-5, the government has stepped in with vital export bans and farmer support measures. NPK prices increased from GHS 430 to GHS 540 per 50kg bag as challenges persisted, but Ghana's resilience shines through. ➡️ Learn more about Ghana's agricultural journey: africafertilizerwatch.org ➡️ Visit our official site for continuous updates: africafertilizer.org #GhanaAgriculture #Resilience #FertilizerWatch #AfricaFertilizer International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development. | SustainAfrica

🌱 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤! 🌱 AfricaFertilizer is excited to return to Facebook, bringing you timely updates on fertilizer trends, key events, and industry insights from across sub-Saharan Africa. Follow us to stay informed on the latest developments and join a community dedicated to agricultural growth and sustainability. 👉 Stay connected and follow us here: https://lnkd.in/e4hN4zid #AfricaFertilizer #Agriculture #FertilizerTrends #SubSaharanAfrica #SustainableFarming International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development.

In 𝐂ô𝐭𝐞 𝐝'𝐈𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞, a 20.1% drop in rainfall from January to August 2024 has impacted fertilizer demand significantly. Despite these tough conditions, imports reached 435,000 MT to support upcoming agricultural needs. With stable prices for Urea and NPK, stakeholders are prepared for the off-season and the next cotton tender. ⭐ Stay informed about Côte d'Ivoire's agricultural progress and explore more insights on africafertilizerwatch.org ➡️ For additional updates, visit our official website: africafertilizer.org #AfricaFertilizer #CotedIvoire #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #FertilizerMarket International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development.

Did you know that in 2023, Malawi saw a significant increase in fertilizer imports and apparent consumption, driven by various market factors. Official fertilizer imports were 417,000 tons, reflecting a 57% increase compared to 2022. Here are some interesting facts and insights on Malawi's fertilizer industry. 📄 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2024 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 2019 – 2023. 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/eNtB3kF4 For more information on fertilizer sector trends in other countries across sub-Saharan Africa visit 👉🏽 africafertilizer.org #Malawi #AfricaFertilizer #agriculture #SSA #fertilizerdata #CountryOverview International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development.

IFDC was honored to participate in the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel, during the Country Engagement Workshop held at the Azalaï Hotel in Côte d’Ivoire. The workshop focused on presenting the Hub’s objectives, operational framework, and prioritized functions. It also highlighted ongoing scaling projects and facilitated discussions on project prioritization to enhance regional collaboration and impact. International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) Dr. Canon Norris Savala Engoke OCP AFRICA International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CGIAR UM6P - University Mohammed VI Polytechnic Agence Régionale pour l'Agriculture et l'Alimentation de la CEDEAO Elogne NDOUBA

🚨 They are out! 🚨 #AfricaFertilizerWatch 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 2024 📈 Check out updated country-specific fertilizer industry information on 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa from our September #AfricaFertilizerWatch reports here: https://lnkd.in/d-cFgwf #statistics #data #SSA #fertilizer #markets 📌 For in-depth information on AfricaFertilizer, visit africafertilizer.org International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) | United States Agency For International Development.

At the recently concluded #AFSHSummit in Nairobi, resolutions were passed to support agricultural productivity over the next decade. These resolutions are guiding discussions at the 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 convening in Cairo. Today's discussions revolved around AfricaFertilizer's vision and mission on expansion over the next 5years, the current achievements, and how the private sector can play a role as an enabler of the vision. #AFDSHS #Cairo2024 #ConveningCairo2024 #Fertilizer, #Data #FertiNews #AfricaFertilizerWatch, #AfricaFertilizer, #Foodsystems, #Agriculture, #Soilhealth, #FertilizerData, #Statistics, #SSA Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | Development Gateway: An IREX Venture | Wallace Associates | African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) | International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | Feed the Future | Argus Media | African Union | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | AGRA | United States Agency For International Development | Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA) |