Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology

Author: Ange-David Baïmey, Mónica Vargas CollazosPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Senegal
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology

The US-Israel war on Iran is driving up fertiliser costs, threatening food production in Africa, where millions face shortages. Development bank officials are calling for urgent actions to secure fertilisers for African countries. Past programs that favored agribusiness and chemical fertilisers often failed, leaving communities struggling.

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