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    2010 IFDC Annual Report
    (2011) IFDC
    This report highlights the efforts of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) to extend the adoption of Fertilizer Deep Placement (FDP)/UDP (Urea Deep Placement) technology in several impoverished countries in Asia and Africa. With a particular focus on Bangladesh, where rice cultivation dominates, implementing FDP/UDP technology addresses food security challenges, rural income growth, and resource conservation. By enabling farmers to achieve higher rice yields with reduced nitrogen fertilizer application, UDP technology contributes to sustainable agricultural practices by significantly reducing nitrogen losses compared to conventional fertilizer techniques. This innovative approach benefits farmers, the environment, and the economy. Supported by funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Government of Bangladesh, and the European Union, IFDC has collaborated closely with the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture, the Department of Agricultural Extension, farmers, and the private sector to increase farmer awareness and use of UDP technology. IFDC has also facilitated the establishment of a micro-enterprise supply system to provide farmers with access to high-quality fertilizer known as Guti urea. IFDC's efforts in Bangladesh have been highly successful, with over 500,000 farmers adopting UDP technology through various projects. Using UDP has resulted in a substantial increase in rice production, individual income growth, and significant cost savings for the government. Furthermore, IFDC's projects in Bangladesh have significantly contributed to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). In addition to Bangladesh, IFDC has also implemented successful projects in the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on agribusiness development and land reclamation, and in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, aiming to improve farmers' access to modern agricultural inputs and technologies. Through capacity-building activities, training programs, and market linkages, IFDC has facilitated the establishment of agro-dealer networks and improved productivity and economic returns for smallholder farmers in these countries. Overall, IFDC's initiatives demonstrate the potential of FDP/UDP technology and its positive impact on agricultural productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods in developing countries. These efforts contribute to poverty reduction, food security, and the promotion of gender equity, ultimately fostering economic growth and stability in these regions.
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    Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2021 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Tanzania & Rwanda
    (2021)
    The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), in collaboration with the AfricaFertilizer.org (AFO) initiative and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has been working to enhance the quality and availability of fertilizer statistics in sub-Saharan Africa. Since the establishment of Fertilizer Technical Working Groups (FTWGs) in 2012, these groups have facilitated the validation of national fertilizer data, allowing for informed decision-making in agricultural policies and practices. A recent workshop held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, focused on validating 2021 fertilizer trade statistics for Tanzania and Rwanda. Participants included representatives from various countries and sectors, who engaged in discussions and presentations regarding fertilizer programs, trade statistics, and market dynamics. This workshop aimed to validate national fertilizer statistics, update historical data, and inform stakeholders about ongoing fertilizer initiatives. Key outcomes included validated fertilizer data for both countries and a strategic approach for enhancing the reliability of fertilizer statistics in the region.
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    Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2022 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Kenya
    (2022-05)
    AfricaFertilizer (AFO) initiative and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has been dedicated to enhancing the availability and accuracy of fertilizer statistics across Africa for nearly a decade. This partnership has led to the establishment of Fertilizer Technical Working Groups (FTWG) in 11 sub-Saharan African countries, including Kenya, aimed at reviewing and validating national fertilizer data. The 2022 workshop held in Nyahururu, Kenya, focused on validating the 2021 fertilizer statistics, updating series output tables, and gathering feedback on the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard. Key objectives included updating participants on the current fertilizer crisis, national programs, and the 2022 retail survey methodology. Outcomes of the workshop featured validated statistics and comprehensive insights into fertilizer trade, production, and consumption trends in Kenya. The methodology involved presentations, group discussions, and collaborative validation processes. The findings emphasized the significance of reliable data in informing agricultural policy and addressing regional fertilizer challenges.
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    Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2022 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Malawi
    (2022-09)
    The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), through its AfricaFertilizer.org (AFO) initiative, has collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organization's CountrySTAT program over the past nine years to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of fertilizer statistics in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, the Fertilizer Technical Working Groups (FTWGs) expanded to include Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, focusing on the validation and dissemination of fertilizer production, trade, and consumption data. This report summarizes a workshop held in Lilongwe, Malawi, on September 27-28, 2022, aimed at introducing the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard, validating fertilizer statistics from 2016 to 2022, and discussing the impacts of government subsidy programs amidst ongoing global fertilizer crises. Key outcomes included the validation of national fertilizer statistics, development of statistical output tables, and gathering participant feedback on the VIFAA dashboard. The workshop emphasized the critical need for reliable data to inform agricultural policies and improve food security across the region.
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    Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2022 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Zambia
    (2022-09)
    The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), through its AfricaFertilizer.org (AFO) initiative, collaborates with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to enhance the quality and availability of fertilizer statistics in Africa. This report details a workshop held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 30 to September 1, 2022, which aimed to validate fertilizer statistics for the years 2014 to 2022 and introduce the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard. Participants from various sectors, including public and private entities, contributed to discussions on Zambia’s fertilizer market, the impact of government subsidy programs, and strategies to address the ongoing global fertilizer crisis, particularly in light of challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The outcomes included validated statistics and recommendations for improving data collection processes and policy frameworks.
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    Fertilizer Technical Working Groups 2021 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop & Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) Ghana Dashboard Feedback
    (2022-03)
    The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), through its AfricaFertilizer.org initiative, has collaborated with partners like the Feed the Future Enhancing Growth through Regional Agricultural Input Systems (EnGRAIS) to enhance the accuracy and availability of fertilizer statistics in West Africa. Established in 2012, Fertilizer Technical Working Groups (FTWGs) across 11 sub-Saharan African nations, including Ghana, validate national fertilizer data to inform agricultural policy and promote food security. The 2022 FTWG meeting, held in Ghana, aimed to present and validate 2021 fertilizer statistics, update stakeholders on current initiatives, and gather feedback on the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard. The workshop featured presentations on data validation methodologies and the impact of fertilizer price fluctuations. Key outcomes included validated statistical data on fertilizer imports and consumption, as well as strategies for improving fertilizer data management and accessibility.
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    Review of Fertilizer Use by Crop And by Product in Kenya
    (2018-06)
    This study focuses on the agricultural sector in Kenya, which plays a pivotal role in the economy, contributing significantly to GDP, export earnings, and employment. The study, commissioned by the AfricaFertilizer.org initiative, aims to enhance the availability and quality of official fertilizer statistics. It seeks to estimate fertilizer consumption and Fertilizer Use By Crop (FUBC) statistics for significant crops in Kenya between 2014 and 2016. The study utilizes a stakeholders-based approach involving public and private partners to develop a cost-effective framework for estimating fertilizer consumption. The methodological approach involves data collection from various sources, including farm-level crop production data, agro-dealer surveys, key informant interviews, and secondary data from research institutions. The study's findings contribute to a better understanding of fertilizer utilization, distribution channels, and the overall fertilizer market in Kenya.
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    Review of Fertilizer Use by Crop and by Product Nigeria
    (2018-06)
    This study assesses fertilizer use and consumption in Nigeria from 2015 to 2017. The study was commissioned by the AfricaFertilizer.org Initiative to update and provide the best estimates of national fertilizer consumption and Fertilizer Use by Crop (FUBC) statistics. The methodological framework involves collecting data from various stakeholders, both public and private, including fertilizer manufacturers, blenders, and NGOs, and surveying agricultural dealers. Primary and secondary data sources were categorized for analysis. The study also collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Bureau of Statistics. Data was collected through interviews and structured questionnaires. The agricultural context in Nigeria is discussed, emphasizing the importance of the sector, cropping systems, agro-ecological zones, and agricultural policies. The fertilizer market in Nigeria is outlined, detailing the production, import, export, and apparent consumption of various fertilizer types. The study highlights the increase in fertilizer consumption due to enhanced production and government initiatives.
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    Review of Fertilizer Use by Crop and by Product Tanzania
    (2018-06)
    The AfricaFertilizer.org (AFO) has been facilitating exchange of information about soil fertility, fertilizers and good agricultural practices (GAP) in Africa with the support of IFDC, IFA, AFAP, FAO, and the Africa Union Commission and its NEPAD Agency since 2009. The first component of the AFO program aims at improving access and availability of essential fertilizer statistics in Africa on production, trade, consumption, production capacities and fertilizer use per crop, with a special emphasis on real consumption (as opposed to apparent consumption) and fertilizer use by crop data (FUBC). The importance of improving access and availability of essential fertilizer statistics in Tanzanian has driven to the undertaking of the consultancy work that has provided best estimates of current (national) fertilizer consumption and FUBC statistics. The overall objective of the work was to update the 2014 - 2016 Fertilizer consumption statistics and report on National consumption and Fertilizer Use by Crop (FUBC) for Tanzania for the periods 2014/15 to 2016/17. This has been the basis of creating a database on fertilizer use that requires putting together available data and collecting missing data from various sources including literature survey and interviews with relevant stakeholders. The consultant, prior to finalizing this report had an opportunity to collect and share information with Inputs Section and Statistics Section staff of the Ministry of Agriculture (MA) and the Monitoring and Analyzing Food and Agricultural Policies (MAFAP) team which was also looking at fertilizer price build up. Furthermore, the consultant visited the Tanzania Fertilizer Company (TFC), the Fertilizer Society of Tanzania - Private Fertilizer Manufacturers, Importers and Exporters), the Tanzania revenue Authority (TRA) and had discussions with the Director of Policy and Planning and the Director of Crop Development. This report provides information on fertilizer data for 2014 – 2016; updates on the agricultural sector; agricultural policies and trade environment; fertilizer trade trends and developments; calculation of fertilizer consumption by crop and type of fertilizer; calculation of Fertilizer Use by Crop (FUBC); reviewed fertilizer recommended application rates; Actual Application Rate (AAR) of fertilizers by farmers; observed gaps during data collection and how to deal with missing data. During the study, the consultant revealed the following: (a) Area under cultivation for all crops was not the same from one year to another (2014 – 2016) as there has been some significant changes leading to different levels of fertilizer demand and use by farmers. (b) Fertilizer demand, availability and utilization in Tanzania is very low when compared to the total demand as recommended by the Department of Research and Development of the Ministry of Agriculture. Fertilizer requirements for 2014 was 3,688,685 Metric Tons, 2015 (4,023,169 Metric Tons) and 2106 (3,688,897 Metric Tons) as compared to the apparent consumption of 301,120 Metric Tons (2014), 249,389 Metric Tons (2015) and 330,880 Metric Tons (2016) respectively for major crops as indicated in Appendix VI. (c) Fertilizer imports reached 417,242 MT (2017) as compared to 371,256 MT (2016) a 12 percent increase. (d) Apparent Consumption of fertilizers has been on increase from 249,389 Metric Tons in 2015 to 349,491 Metric Tons in 2017. This is an increase by 5% from 333,631Metric Tons in 2016. (e) Despite the fact that apparent consumption been on increase, the real consumption of fertilizer by farmers were 288,100 MT (2014), 267,037 MT (2015) and 289,687 MT in 2016. (f) Exported fertilizers have increased by 95% from 44,837MT (2016) to 87,510 MT (2017) 2 | P a g e Otherwise, efforts are required in order to improve agricultural productivity for increased economic growth, reduce rural poverty, improve food security and recognize the crucial role of improved fertilizer use by farmers in additional to other productivity enhancing inputs to meet national targets.
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    West Africa Fertilizer Subsidy Program Matrix
    (2020)
    This fertilizer subsidy matrix provides detailed information on fertilizer subsidy initiatives in West African countries, namely Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Togo, Niger, Guinee, Sierra Leone, and Gambia. The report covers administrative bodies, legislation backing up programs, the quantity of subsidized fertilizer, the percentage of subsidy per type, year, and product, crop-specific targeting, geographical coverage, distribution systems, the roles of the roles of public and private sector actors, importers and distributors involved, sources of funding, and beneficiaries.