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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454410903321

Titolo

Promoting increased fertilizer use in Africa [[electronic resource] ] : lessons learned and good practice guidelines / / [editors] Michael L. Morris, Valerie A. Kelly, Ron J. Kopicki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : World Bank Africa Region, 2006

ISBN

1-280-76581-X

9786610765812

0-8213-6881-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (162 p.)

Collana

Africa Fertilizer Strategy Assessment ESW technical report

Altri autori (Persone)

MorrisMichael L

KellyValerie Auserehl

KopickiRon J

Disciplina

338.1/8

Soggetti

Fertilizer industry - Africa

Fertilizers - Africa

Agriculture and state - Africa

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview; Chapter 2 Agriculture, Pro-Poor Growth, and the Role of Fertilizer; Figures; Tables; Boxes; Chapter 3 Experience in Promoting Fertilizer Use in Africa; Chapter 4 Reasons for Low Fertilizer Use in Africa; Chapter 5 Good Practices for Promoting Fertilizer Demand; Chapter 6 Good Practices for Promoting Fertilizer Supply; Chapter 7 Rethinking the Role of Fertilizer Subsidies; Chapter 8 Summary and Conclusions; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Fertilizer use in Africa as compared to other developing regions has been limited. What types of policies and programs are needed to realize the potential benefits of fertilizer in African agriculture? This book summarizes key lessons learned from past efforts to promote fertilizer in Africa, provides an overview of the current state of knowledge concerning technical aspects of fertilizer use in Africa, and presents good practice guidelines for promoting sustainable increases in



fertilizer use.