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Browsing Statistical Reports & Factsheets by Subject "Agricultural productivity"

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    Feed the Future; Space to Place
    (2024)
    The Space to Place project, an initiative by Feed the Future and USAID, aims to transform agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa by optimizing fertilizer use to help farmers increase crop yields and profitability sustainably. The region faces significant challenges with imprecise fertilizer recommendations, leading to low productivity, inefficient land use, and poor returns on investment. The project's solution involves equipping farmers with essential tools and information to use the right kind, place, time, and amount of fertilizer. Utilizing digital soil maps, the approach provides precise data on soil conditions and nutrient needs. Early results from Ethiopia indicate a substantial impact, including increased crop yields, reduced fertilizer wastage, and broader benefits such as improved soil health practices, higher farmer incomes, and enhanced food security. By targeting these interventions, the project also empowers female farmers with critical agricultural knowledge, promoting gender equity in farming communities.
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    Fertilizer Statistics Overview Ghana 2016 - 2020
    (2021)
    This report provides a comprehensive overview of fertilizer statistics in Ghana for the period from 2016 to 2020, with a specific emphasis on the year 2020. It utilizes official trade data sourced from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and validated by the CountrySTAT Fertilizer Technical Working Group (FTWG-GHA). The analysis covers key areas such as fertilizer production, imports, exports, and apparent consumption, highlighting trends in the usage of various fertilizer types, including NPK, urea, and ammonium sulfate. In 2020, Ghana experienced a significant increase in fertilizer imports, totaling 618,638 metric tons, marking a 46% rise from the previous year. The report also examines the origins of imported fertilizers and their distribution for both agricultural and non-agricultural uses, providing insights into the country's reliance on imported fertilizers and the structure of its fertilizer market.
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    Fertilizer Statistics Overview Malawi 2016 - 2022
    (2023)
    Malawi's agricultural sector is heavily reliant on imported inorganic fertilizers, as the country lacks local production capabilities. Key importing companies, such as Malawi Fertilizer Company and Optichem 2000 Limited, have established blending plants to cater to the diverse fertilizer needs of local farmers, producing over 400,000 metric tons annually. The average fertilizer imports from 2016 to 2022 were approximately 352,000 metric tons, with a notable spike in 2020 due to the government's Affordable Inputs Program (AIP), which subsidizes fertilizer access for farmers. Fertilizer consumption patterns show a strong dependency on specific formulations, particularly NPK and Urea, which are critical for staple crops like maize. However, various challenges, including foreign exchange shortages, price fluctuations, and late procurement processes, have hindered import volumes and supply consistency, impacting agricultural productivity. The interplay between government policy and private sector participation remains crucial for the sustainability of Malawi's fertilizer market.
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    Highlights of the Ethiopia 2024 Fertilizer Technical Working Group Workshop
    (2023)
    In the 2024 workshop, participants reported that Ethiopia imported approximately 1.7 million metric tons of fertilizer in 2023, reflecting a 3% increase from the prior year, primarily comprising Urea and NP compounds. The workshop highlighted ongoing challenges, including limited private sector engagement and distribution issues linked to regional conflicts. To mitigate rising fertilizer costs for farmers, the Ethiopian government has ramped up subsidies. Key recommendations included improving data collection on organic fertilizers, tracking carry-over stocks, and ensuring timely access to international fertilizer pricing to aid better procurement strategies.