26 Jun 2023
ECOWAS roundtable Togo

ECOWAS High-level roundtable on fertilizers: Investing in the future by improving soil health

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Leaders and Ministers of agriculture and finance from across West Africa convened in Lomé on May 30 and 31 for a high-level roundtable. Co-hosted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Togo Presidency, with support from the World Bank and the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), the purpose was to establish a shared roadmap for advancing reforms and investments in order to enhance the accessibility and …

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26 Jun 2023
Modibo KEITA

Government of Mali announces subsidised agricultural inputs for the 2023 campaign

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The Government of Mali has announced the distribution of subsidized agricultural inputs for the 2023 agricultural campaign. This important decision was published on May 10, 2023, outlining the allocation of inputs between the regional agricultural directorates, rural development offices, and agencies.

In addition, the government has released the directory of agricultural input suppliers for the 2023 campaign, which was made known on May 15, 2023. A total of 40 suppliers …

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08 Mar 2023
Sinkarie

WAFA Women in Fertilizer List

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West Africa has an enormous opportunity to achieve food security, food sovereignty and economic growth due to availability of natural resources for manufacturing fertilizers and arable land for agriculture. The West African Fertilizer Association (WAFA) continues to work with partners in the public and private sectors to push for investments and policies that support the growth of the fertilizer industry. While minimally represented, the contributions by women who are playing …

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31 Jan 2023
Innocent Okuku

WAFA appoints Dr Innocent Okuku as Executive Secretary

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WAFA has appointed an Executive Secretary in the person of Dr. Innocent Okuku, effective January 1, 2023. He will play the important role of overseeing all the activities of the association, serve as the main contact for partners/stakeholders, and ensuring that the association is sustainably functional. Dr. Innocent Okuku has been instrumental to the growth of the association and served on the board of WAFA as 1st Vice-President and Coordinator …

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23 Aug 2022

Press Release: IFDC and CORAF release updated online tool to promote use of innovative technologies for West African farmers to increase agricultural productivity and profits

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DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE HERE

  • The updated Fertilizer and Seed Recommendations Map for West Africa (FeSeRWAM) and agro-input packages (AIPs) will be launched virtually on August 25, 2022.
  • The initial version launched on September 22, 2020, has been updated to introduce new functionalities and improve user experience.
  • The FeSeRWAM and AIP tool delivers important site-specific technical information on recommended improved seeds, appropriate fertilizer, and good agricultural practices to promote sustainable increases …

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