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    FERTINEWS-April 2023 Edition
    (2023-04)
    With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, AfricaFertilizer, in collaboration with Development Gateway, an IREX venture, has expanded its efforts by developing and launching five additional Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboards in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, and Zambia. This initiative follows the successful launch of three earlier dashboards in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana. The VIFAA dashboards serve as a comprehensive source of vital fertilizer-related information, addressing key challenges in the fertilizer industry by bridging information gaps, facilitating data-driven policy and investment decisions, and enabling stakeholders to respond effectively to changes in the fertilizer market. The existing country-specific dashboards have been integrated into AfricaFertilizer's new website, offering stakeholders access to up-to-date and comprehensive data on fertilizer trade, production, consumption, retail prices, and production capacities across over 18 sub-Saharan African countries. This article also includes insights into national fertilizer market dynamics, pricing trends, and government initiatives to improve agricultural productivity through affordable fertilizers.
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    FERTINEWS-July 2023 Edition
    (2023-07)
    The July 2023 edition of FertiNews provides insights into the fertilizer market in various African countries. It highlights the deployment of Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboards by AfricaFertilizer, in collaboration with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) and Development Gateway, to enhance access to fertilizer statistics for business and policy decisions. The newsletter presents a range of information detailing price fluctuations and market dynamics, including national fertilizer market comments for countries like Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo. It also offers international fertilizer market prices and comments, showcasing trends in key fertilizer types. Notably, the newsletter covers developments such as fertilizer shipments, government subsidies, donations, and initiatives to improve agricultural productivity and food security in African nations.
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    Soil Values Program Newsletter 2024
    (2024)
    Soil Values program aims to combat soil degradation and enhance agricultural productivity in the Sahel region. With a focus on integrated soil fertility management, the initiative targets improvements on 2 million hectares of land and supports 1.5 million farmers, emphasizing the involvement of women and youth. Funded by the Netherlands Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS) with a budget of €100 million, the program addresses critical challenges posed by climate change, socio-economic instability, and poor investment in soil health. By fostering collaboration among local, national, and international stakeholders, the Soil Values program aspires to create sustainable agricultural practices and improve food security across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire.