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January 14, 2026

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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.

January 14, 2026

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

By Kaushik Majumdar

January 14, 2026

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

By Yassine Taha and Mostafa Benzaazoua

January 14, 2026

Managing Phosphorus for Profitable and Sustainable Crop Production in Africa

By Robert Mikkelsen

January 14, 2026

Innovating Locally Adapted Solutions for Sustainable Phosphorus Use in Africa

By Shamie Zingore

January 14, 2026

Zinc Fertilization Strategies for Enhanced Rice Production in Tanzania

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

January 14, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

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

July 15, 2025

Precision Agriculture in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

By Samuel Njoroge, Esther Mugi-Ngenga, Bernice M. Limo, and Oluwatobi Fakoya

July 15, 2025

A Call for Action: Implementing the African Professional Certified Agronomy Advisory

By Canon Norris Savala Engoke, Ivan Adolwa, Esther Mugi, Samuel Njoroge, Kwame Frimpong, James Mutegi, Kaushik Majumdar, and Shamie Zingore

July 15, 2025

Lessons from On-farm Experimentation on Climate-Smart Management for Upland Rice in Uganda

By Patrick Musinguzi, Lincolin Abasize, Paul Tamale, Tom Matila, Peter Ebanyat, Jackline Bonabana, James Mutegi, and Thomas Oberthür

July 15, 2025

Advancing Agricultural Sustainability through Collaborative Data Growth

By Canon Norris Savala Engoke and Sarah Myers

July 15, 2025

Comparing Laboratory and Remote Sensing Methods for Soil Nutrient Assessment in Northern Nigeria

By A.R. Garba, A.M. Yamusa, C.K. Daudu, S.L. Yau, M.I. Gaya, and A. Abdulkadir

July 15, 2025

On-farm Experimentation Process Triggers Kenyan Farmers’ Zeal to Test Technologies in Maize Systems

By Onesmus Kitonyo, Evans Chimoita, Timothy Kamanu, Felister Nzuve, Esther Muindi, Alfred Micheni, James Muthomi, Vincent Kathumo, Grace Mureithi, George Chemining’wa, Ivan Adolwa, and James Mutegi

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2025 Annual Photo Contest Results

We’re excited to announce the results of our annual photo contest! Thank you for the incredible submissions from across Africa. Your participation helps us showcase nutrient deficiency examples and plant nutrition research, raising awareness about healthy soils and crops, and sharing interesting activities and perspectives about agricultural R&D in Africa.

Agricultural Development in Maize and Rice: Yield-Area Dynamics, Agronomic Strategies, and 4R Nutrient Management Opportunities

Contributors: Simon Cook, Thomas Oberthür, Gavin Sulewski

Share your Snapshots (Vol 4 Issue 2)

On-farm innovation with farmers and NARS staff for Sustainable Nutrient Management, identifying nutrient deficiencies and demonstrating the importance of soil testing and yield response for site-specific fertilizer recommendations in Dibri-Assirikro, Department of Sakassou, Central Region of Cote d’Ivoire.

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