Alternative Approaches for Promoting Fertilizer Use in Africa, with Particular Reference to the Role of Fertilizer Subsidies
This paper outlines the role of improved soil fertility in the process of structural transformation, and examines specific financial, economic, social, and political arguments in favor of promoting increased fertilizer use, particularly in smallholder farming systems. This paper draws experiences and insights from the literature on which policies and programs appear to work best and which least well in providing a consistent and growing supply of fertilizer to smallholders. Particular attention is given to addressing the question of fertilizer subsidies: Under what circumstances are they warranted and what form should they take, if and when they are implemented?
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2005
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Authors: | Crawford, Eric W. ; Jayne, Thomas S. ; Kelly, Valerie A. |
Institutions: | Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University |
Keywords: | Crop Production/Industries |
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