#argusafricafertilizer
Extracts of the programme
Fertilizer Fast Track – a guide to global fertilizer production, trade and demand dynamics
- Insights into the nitrogen markets – Frances Wollmer (see picture), Principal, Fertilizer Consulting, Argus
- Developments in the potash markets – Oliver Hatfield, Vice President Business Development, Fertilizers, Argus
- A focus on the phosphate markets – Premium phosphate markets – Mike Nash, Editor for Fertilizer Content Development, Argus
- A snapshot of the sulphur markets – Oliver Hatfield, Vice President Business Development, Fertilizers, Argus
Roundtable discussions
- Fertilizer supply and demand trends in Zimbabwe Tapuwa Mashingaidze, CEO, Chemplex Corporation
- The market for enhanced efficiency fertilizers in Africa Dustin Beckerling, African Continent Manager, Koch
- Agronomic Services West Africa Fertilizer Market Update Dr. Abdoulaye Dièye, WAFA Secretary – Research and Training, West Africa Fertilizer Association
- Managing Crop Production in Acidic Soils in Ethiopia Sam Gameda, Senior Soil Scientist, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Ethiopia
- Soil vs foliar fertilization, and the addition of growth regulants or plant hormonesDr Steven A. Oosthuyse, General Manager, HortResearch SA
Panel discussion: Introduction to finance options for the African fertilizer supply chain
Financing options for SME’s ; Maintaining sustainable finance ; The importance of building relationships between the public and private sectors to achieve success
- Marie Claire Kalihangabo – Coordinator, Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM), African Development Bank – Keynote speaker
- Edward Mabaya – Manager of Agribusiness Development, African Development Bank – Moderator
- Charles Sesay, Finance Director, Rokel Bank
- Kalim M. Shah, Chief Investment Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Department, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Robson Mutandi, Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Panel discussion: Connecting the private and public sectors to improve value chain efficiency for fertilizer use and distribution
Successful business models; The role of financial institutions in supporting the fertilizer supply chain; Regional initiatives to improve access to finance
- Pierre Brunache (see picture: left), – Consultant AFFM, African Development Bank – Moderator
- Asseta Diallo, (PhD), Program Officer, Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Systems, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
- Sheila Keino, Regional Director, New Business ande Partnerships, AFAP Malawi, Business and Technical Services Unit (BTS)
Agricultural transformation developments and strategies for ensuring value chain efficiency across the region
- H.E. Josefa Sacko – Commissioner, Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union
Panel discussion: The movement towards customised fertilizers for smallholders in Africa
The importance of educating blenders, Soil testing, crop analysis and understanding research results, Opportunities for blenders in the region
- Dr Pieter Haumann, Chief Executive Officer, FERTASA
- John Wendt, Deputy Director for Field Research, IFDC
- Jeff Ivan, Director International Sales, AGI FERTILIZER SYSTEMS
- Mark Goodwin, Manager International Business, Compass Minerals Developing multi-nutrient fertilizers for improving crop yield and quality – ICL Fertilizers
Improving nutrient use efficiency with multi-nutrient products Compatibility with African crop types, Opportunities in Africa for multi-blend fertilizers
- Lilian wanjiru Mbuthia, Senior Agronomist, Eastern Africa, ICL Fertilizers
- Tamir Richker, South and East Africa Sales Manager, ICL Group
Panel discussion: Digital transformation in agriculture
The increasing importance of smart farming, The use of digital technologies among rural population and farmers, Sharing information and data collection, Investment in digital agriculture
- Edward Mabaya, Manager of Agribusiness Development, African Development Bank
- Marc Corbeels, Agricultural Researcher, AIDA Research Unit, CIRAD
Introduction to Argus Sub-Saharan Africa report (Argus, December 2019, 575 pages)
National and regional markets for fertilizers in SSA, Key market sectors, players and products; Import/supply hubs and transport corridors
- Oliver Hatfield – Vice President Business Development, Fertilizers, Argus
Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) Program: A new fertilizer data platform for Sub-Saharan Africa What will the platform offer and who can use it? ; Project status update ; Applying data to key decision-making processes for governments and private sector actors
- Charlene Migwe, VIFAA Project Manager, Kenya, Development Gateway
- Diego Dimunzio, Software Developer, Development Gateway
Panel discussion: Supporting small scale farmers with their fertilizer usage in Sub-Saharan Africa Challenges for small scale farmers; Import trends; What are the missing links in the value chain?
- Carlos Zandamela, President, Mozambican Platform for Promotion of Fertilizer Use (AMOFERT)
- Rob Groot, Director Business Development and Partnerships, IFDC
Panel discussion: West Africa fertilizer market – Opportunities and challenges in the region Ghana’s Fertilizer Expansion Programme and other regional initiatives; Regional security issues; Domestic production in Nigeria and import volumes
- Anthony Selorm Kofituo Morrison, CEO Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana and Chair, West Africa Chamber of Agribusiness
- Gideon Negedu, Executive Secretary, FERTASA
Panel discussion: Overcoming transport and supply chain challenges across Africa and recommendations for improvement
Are transportation costs improving? Transportation availability ; Infrastructure developments
- Gopal Chandak, Regional Head – West Africa and Asia (Fertilizer and Agri Inputs), Export Trading Group Gertrude Mashonganyika, Supplies and Logistics Manager, ZFC Ltd
- Shujjat Alikhan, Vice President, IMGS Group
- David Buruchara, Fertilizer Logistics Specialist, One Acre Fund
Impacts of urea restrictions; Balancing security gains against economic losses; Urea supply and demand outlook for 2020
- Dr Innocent Okuku – Vice President, West African Fertilizer Association
Panel discussion: Strategies for improving the African supply chain: From production to the farmer
How can fertilizers be made more accessible for small scale farmers? The importance of private and public sector collaboration ; Fertilizer subsidies in Africa
- Grace Chilande, Fertilizer Market Specialist – AfricaFertilizer.Org Coordinator, IFDC Kenya – Moderator
- Mahamadou Nassirou Ba, Economic Affairs Officer – Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Division, United Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
- Andrew Prince, General Manager – Supply Chain, Omnia
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