West African farmers boost yields and profits with less fertilizer : project profile

Abstract

More than 50,000 farmers in Nigeria and Benin are helping another 200,000 farmers learn how to use less fertilizer to produce higher yields and better quality vegetables. Simple agronomic practices have shown to increase incomes 30-90% and reduce fertilizer costs by 22% for thousands of West African farmers, primarily women. Next steps described in the project brief include partnerships with at least 20 private sector partners and government agencies who will work with communities to build small and medium vegetable and fertilizer businesses.