The Coalition of Implementors for Fertilizers and Soil Health (CIFSH) aims to enhance soil health and increase crop productivity in African agroecosystems through responsible fertilizer use.
Africa is currently facing issues with poor soil health, low fertilizer use, and land degradation, all of which affect agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. CIFSH addresses these problems by coordinating research, development, and outreach efforts, focusing on judicious fertilizer use, to enhance soil health and agricultural resilience to climate and other shocks.
Launched to strengthen sustainable agriculture in Africa, CIFSH leverages collective expertise to address soil health and fertilizer use challenges.
Objectives
- Implement regional action plans from key summits and declarations.
- Coordinate stakeholder investments to support sustainable agricultural practices.
- Strengthen institutional capacity and knowledge transfer for sustainable development.
- Develop innovative fertilizer products and soil health management practices through collaborative research.
Key Initiatives and Partnerships
- Dakar-2 Summit (Jan 2023): Supporting ‘Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts’ for climate-smart agriculture.
- Lomé Declaration (May 2023): Committing to ECOWAS Roadmap actions for sustainable fertilizer and soil health practices.
- AFSH Summit (May 2024): Endorsing AU Action Plans for sustainable agricultural development in Africa.
CIFSH brings together leading organizations including the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), representing CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy Initiative.
Knowledge Documents
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