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Record Nr.

UNISA996484472703316

Titolo

Fertilizer use in African agriculture : : lessons learned and good practice guidelines / / Michael Morris ... [and others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2007]

copyright 2007

ISBN

1-280-76581-X

9786610765812

0-8213-6881-8

Descrizione fisica

xiv, 144 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm. + + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Collana

Directions in development. Agriculture and rural development

Altri autori (Persone)

MorrisMichael L

KellyValerie Auserehl

KopickiRon J

Disciplina

338.1/8

Soggetti

Fertilizer industry - Africa

Fertilizers - Africa

Agriculture and state - Africa

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.