Food Crisis in Africa - the High Cost of Imported Fertilisers Is... TC_Africa: Africa
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The wide gaps between fertiliser prices in the region and international fertiliser prices point to major issues within the supply chain with excess margins of some 30%-80% being earned on sales to many African countries. International action is therefore urgently required on fertiliser prices to improve food security in Africa.African countries are dependent on imported fertiliser and usage is relatively low. For example, Kenya and Zambia use around 70kg/ha, compared with 365kg/ha in Brazil.The harvest season has recently come to an end in most countries in southern Africa. There's evidence that farmer margins and production are being squeezed by high input costs.
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