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  • IFDC sets nutrient training programs for the year

    alfloyd

    The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has set its calendar of trainings for the year. The events generally offer a discounted rate for early registration. Here are the trainings for 2017: May 8-12, Linking Farmers to Markets in Africa (English Edition), Accra, Ghana June 5-9, Developing Private Sector Agro-Input Markets: Designing and Implementing Targeted Input…

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  • Fertilizer training course set for Accra in December

    alfloyd

    The International Fertilizer Development Center will hold a training program in Accra on 12-16 December. The training is meant to improve productivity and net returns for smallholder farmers through technology. The training is for farmers; agronomists, soil scientists, researchers, and extension agents; policymakers from governments and ministries in charge of agricultural productivity and planning; executives…

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  • Online dialogue to focus on fertilizer use in Africa

    alfloyd

    On Dec. 10 at noon GMT (7 a.m. EST), the Africa South of the Sahara Food Security Portal (https://ssa.foodsecurityportal.org/regional-sub-portal/sub-saharan-africa) will host a virtual dialogue on fertilizer use in Africa. This event will bring together regional experts to engage with online participants in order to share information, discuss progress and constraints, and brainstorm new ideas to…

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