Economics of soil productivity in sub-Saharan Africa
Langue : Anglais
Soil and water management is an essential element in food security,
agriculture sector growth and sustainable land management of sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA). The increased degradation and declining fertility of SSA
soils contributes to food insecurity and poverty. The World Bank, FAO and
partner agencies are supporting the implementation by governments of
national Soil Fertility Initiative (SFI) action programmes to tackle the
problem. However, missing from many studies on soil fertility issues is a
recognition of the role of economics in soil productivity at farm,
national and global levels. This study attempts to address this shortfall
by reviewing the application of economic analysis to soil productivity
problems and by discussing possible applications at the local, national
and global levels. It also examines the economics of fertilizer use, a
potentially important element in programmes to stem soil fertility loss.
Date de parution : 04-2001
Ouvrage de 66 p.
Thème d’Economics of soil productivity in sub-Saharan Africa :
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