Realizing soil health for food security in Africa

Sieg Snapp (), Jordan Chamberlin, Leigh Winowiecki, Tilahun Amede, Ermias Aynekulu, Samuel Gameda, Jeffrey E. Herrick, Rattan Lal, Paswel Marenya, Latha Nagarajan, Zachary Stewart and Tor Vågen
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Sieg Snapp: CIMMYT
Jordan Chamberlin: CIMMYT
Leigh Winowiecki: CIFOR-ICRAF
Tilahun Amede: AGRA
Ermias Aynekulu: CIFOR-ICRAF
Samuel Gameda: CIMMYT
Jeffrey E. Herrick: USDA-ARS
Rattan Lal: The Ohio State University
Paswel Marenya: CIMMYT
Latha Nagarajan: IFDC
Zachary Stewart: USAID
Tor Vågen: CIFOR-ICRAF

Nature Sustainability, 2025, vol. 8, issue 1, 3-5

Abstract: Dramatic improvements in soil health are necessary to increase agricultural production and reduce crop failures. We provide recommendations for scaling of soil health and fertility management in Africa through practical approaches to prioritization, evidence-based policy and effective extension.

Date: 2025
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