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During the webinar “Bundle Boxes: An Integrated, Practical and Scalable Approach for Soil Fertility Management?”, Soil Values will share experiences and insights on integrated solutions to improve soil health and strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems across West Africa and the Sahel.

Speakers include Esther Ronner, Program Lead Sustainable Land Use at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), and Fadila Garba, Ph.D. Student Soil Values.

📅 June 11, 2026 | 🕙 10:00 a.m. GMT | 🌍 English & French (interpretation)

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Through the Triple Resilience (3R) program, IFDC participated in the Provincial Women's Meeting in Manica with His Excellency Daniel Francisco Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, during his official working visit to the province.

Prior to the meeting, women beneficiaries of the 3R program showcased products and initiatives that demonstrate the program’s contribution to women's economic empowerment, resilience, and community leadership.

This engagement reflects IFDC’s commitment to promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods, while recognizing the vital role of women in building resilient communities across Mozambique.

𝑹𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒔

The Soil Values program is seeking qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for an assignment in Mali, Niger, and Nigeria focused on scaling the Zainer, a mechanized solution that enhances land restoration and agricultural productivity.

The objective of this assignment is to establish a sustainable, in-country private sector ecosystem capable of assembling, distributing, operating, and maintaining Zainer technology.

Deadline: June 19

Learn more and apply: https://ifdc.org/2026/06/05/request-for-proposals-zainer-scaling/

During the webinar “Bundle Boxes: An Integrated, Practical and Scalable Approach for Soil Fertility Management?”, Soil Values will share their experiences and insights on integrated solutions to improve soil health and the resilience of agricultural systems in West Africa and the Sahel.

Speakers include:
✅ Dr. Alimata Arzouma Bandaogo, Deputy Program Director Technical - Soil Values
✅ Dr. Mariama Boubou Diallo, Bundling Lead Bundling - Soil Values

📅 June 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. GMT | 🌍 English & French (interpretation)

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Abuja – May 18–21: Community engagement expert Gerald Atampugre from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Mansour Boundaogo from SNV delivered the first Inclusive Landscape Management (ILM) training workshop under the Soil Values program.

Soil Values is a 10-year initiative – led by the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) – working across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Northern Nigeria to improve soil fertility, strengthen productive capacity, and build more resilient farming systems in the Sahel.

You cannot plan the future of a region by leaving part of its population behind. That is why, at the heart of the ILM training, the GESI principle (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) guided every step of landscape management planning. Whether through participatory mapping, situation analyses, or the creation of community committees, the focus was on amplifying the voices of women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Why does this matter?

✅ It identifies and effectively removes the barriers blocking access to resources,
✅ It ensures that the solutions developed benefit the entire community equitably.

A big thank you to all the gender experts, field workers, and facilitators engaged in this effort to build more resilient landscapes!

Have you heard about the Laboratory of Innovations for Fertilizers in the United States (LIFe-US)?

This initiative brings together industry leaders, researchers, universities, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders to accelerate innovation and build practical solutions for the future of U.S. agriculture.

By working together, we can create technologies and partnerships that support farmers, strengthen rural economies, and enhance national resilience.

Learn more and partner with us: https://ifdc.org/life-us/

The current fertilizer crisis has rapidly evolved into a global shock to agricultural systems.

In response, IFDC, Sustain Africa, and AfricaFertilizer have called for urgent global coordination to stabilize markets, safeguard fertilizer access, and protect food production.

To support these efforts, we have been providing weekly Fertilizer Crisis Response Bulletins to share timely analysis, inform decision-making, and support coordinated mitigation efforts. These bulletins compile the latest market developments, risks, and policy recommendations.

Learn more today: https://ifdc.org/2026/06/05/global-fertilizer-crisis-response/

Strengthening Strategic Dialogue on Soil Health in Ghana

On 4 June 2026, the delegation, led by IFDC, engaged with senior officials at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Accra. The meeting provided an important platform for exploring strategic collaboration on soil health and fertility in Ghana.

The discussions reaffirmed strong interest from MoFA in advancing key priorities, including:
➡️ Capacity strengthening in soil health and soil fertility practices
➡️ Revitalizing the national soil information system
➡️ Strengthening soil testing laboratories and diagnostic services

MoFA also discussed perspectives on how Ghana, currently a strategic country within the Soil Values Program, could further deepen engagement through targeted support aligned with national priorities.

MoFA underscored their appreciation for IFDC and Soil Values’ work and expressed their intention to share concrete needs and proposals to guide future collaboration.

This engagement marks an important step toward building a stronger partnership to support sustainable soil management and agricultural transformation in Ghana.

The Contributes to Advancing West Africa’s Rice Investment Agenda.

At the close of the Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, countries and partners agreed on concrete steps to scale investment across the region.

As part of the Rice Investment Compact (2026–2035), 16 countries committed US$1.54 billion for this year, aiming to sustain this level of investment annually to meet the US$26.5 billion needed to achieve rice self-sufficiency by 2035.

Soil Values contributed to this progress by helping drive the conversation toward real, practical solutions through:
✔️ Moderation of the Ministerial Session by Program Director Alain Sy Traoré, helping steer the discussion toward practical, investment-ready solutions.
✔️ Contribution to the Partners Dialogue (AGRA, IFDC, AfricaRice) on scaling investment beyond stand-alone projects toward scalable, investment-driven approaches.
✔️ B2B exchanges with delegations across the region to strengthen collaboration on soil health and soil fertility.

As West Africa moves from commitments to action on rice self-sufficiency, healthy soils and stronger soil systems are essential to boost productivity, reduce costs, and make local rice competitive.

The foundation is in place. Now it’s time to deliver at scale.



Ecowas Agriculture | AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.

Declining soil fertility, climate change, limited access to inputs, finance, and markets continue to challenge agricultural production across the Sahel.

What if these constraints could be addressed through one integrated package? Join the Soil Values regional webinar to explore the Bundle Box approach, an innovative model designed to improve productivity, soil health, resilience, and economic opportunities for farmers.

📅 June 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. GMT | 🌍 English & French (interpretation)

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