Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology
The article discusses the ongoing fertiliser crisis exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts and its impact on Africa's food security. It highlights the historical failures of subsidised fertiliser programmes and the need for a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices like agroecology. The authors argue that investing in chemical-free farming methods could provide a viable solution to the continent's food production challenges.
- ▪The US-Israel war on Iran is contributing to a global food crisis by increasing costs of fuel and fertilisers.
- ▪Africa's dependence on fertiliser imports leaves it vulnerable to supply shocks and rising prices.
- ▪Historical subsidised fertiliser programmes have often failed to improve food security and have led to significant debt for African governments.
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OPINIONOPINION, Opinion|AgricultureAmid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: AgroecologyAmid the looming fertiliser crisis, African states should invest in sustainable agriculture to increase yields and food.By Ange-David Baïmey and Mónica Vargas CollazosPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoWorker Awa Dione carries a container with eggplants freshly harvested on a field of farmer Mor Kabe in the outskirts of Notto Gouye Diama village, Thies region, Senegal on January 24, 2023 [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]More than two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, it appears we are veering towards another global food crisis.
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