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The average fertilizer usage in Africa rose from 8.0 Kg/Ha in 2006 to 42.5 Kg/Ha in 2019, then decreased to 34.5 Kg/Ha in 2022 amid the recent fertilizer crisis with rising prices and limited availability. The Abuja Declaration set a goal of 50 Kg/Ha, but national averages can be misleading due to varied country usage and complexities in data collection. Comprehensive datasets, including production, trade, and crop-specific use, are needed and initiatives like AfricaFertilizer aim to provide detailed and accurate data to better inform policy and private sector decisions. Read the latest article featuring AfricaFertilizer on Argus Media’s Fertilizer Focus May/June 2024 publication. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g26KWhi6 #Africa #Fertilizer #Data #Research #Insights #FertilizerData #SoilHealth #Agriculture #FertilizerFocus #Publication