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The Kilimo Review
Evidence-led perspectives on the systems, markets and leadership choices shaping Africa’s agricultural future.
The recent seizure of thousands of bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer in Kenya serves as a reminder that one poor purchasing decision can undermine an entire farming season. Knowing how to identify genuine fertilizer is becoming just as important as knowing how to apply it.
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Africa’s agrifood economy will create greater prosperity when young people are equipped to build companies, organise markets and employ others.
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Weak storage, poor transport, limited processing and fragmented markets continue to turn productive harvests into financial losses for farmers.
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Production knowledge remains essential, but market intelligence, record-keeping, pricing and negotiation increasingly determine whether a farm survives.
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Counterfeit and poorly handled seed can undermine germination, reduce yields and expose farmers to losses that may be impossible to recover within the season.
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With productive land under increasing pressure, the countries and enterprises that protect soil health will be better positioned to withstand climate shocks and sustain agricultural output.
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