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This edition features insights from APNI’s session “Enhancing Global Phosphorus Efficiency along the Mining–Use–Recovery Pathway” at the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) in Accra, Ghana.

Unlocking Africa’s Food Systems: Why Phosphorus Management Is Central to Sustainable Intensification

By Kaushik Majumdar

Enhancing Global Phosphorus Efficiency Along the Mining–Use–Recovery Pathway

By Yassine Taha and Mostafa Benzaazoua

Managing Phosphorus for Profitable and Sustainable Crop Production in Africa

By Robert Mikkelsen

Innovating Locally Adapted Solutions for Sustainable Phosphorus Use in Africa

By Shamie Zingore

Zinc Fertilization Strategies for Enhanced Rice Production in Tanzania

By Damiano Kwaslema, Tindwa Hamisi, Deodatus Kiriba, James Mutegi, Esther Mugi-Ngenga, and Nyambilila Amuri

Short-term Effects of Legume-based Cropping Systems and Residue Management on Soil Fertility in Malawi

By Peter Mbogo Mfune, Joseph Chimungu, Keston Njira, Patson Nalivata, and Austin T. Phiri

Nitrogen Dynamics under Cowpea–Pigeon Pea Intercropping and Residue Management in Malawi’s Drought Prone Areas

By Charles Harry Nthewa, Keston Njira, Patson Nalivata, Joseph Chimungu, and Austin T. Phiri

When Less is More: Optimizing Fertilizer Use under Water Deficit to Enhance Olive Tree Productivity and Resilience

By Rachid Razouk, Lahcen Hssaini, Yassine Bouslihim and Hakim Boulal

Precision Nutrient Management

Managing Phosphorus for Profitable and Sustainable Crop Production in Africa

By Robert Mikkelsen

Innovating Locally Adapted Solutions for Sustainable Phosphorus Use in Africa

By Shamie Zingore

Soil Health for Improved Livelihoods

Unlocking Africa’s Food Systems: Why Phosphorus Management Is Central to Sustainable Intensification

By Kaushik Majumdar

Enhancing Global Phosphorus Efficiency Along the Mining–Use–Recovery Pathway

By Yassine Taha and Mostafa Benzaazoua

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