Experts urge action to urgently resolve Africa’s soil health crisis

Yara International Director of Strategic Partnerships Oystein Botillen (centre) leads a discussion on soil health challenges during the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali. Left is Africa Fertiliser Industry Development Association (AFIDA) Director General and CEO Dr Innocent Okuku. PHOTO | COURTESY

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  • The private sector also called for reforms to fertiliser subsidy programmes, saying delayed government payments can undermine suppliers’ businesses