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Big breakthroughs start small. 💡 At IFDC, our scientists turn research into real-world impact—advancing nutrient efficiency, soil health, and sustainable agricultural solutions. Watch the video: buff.ly/Wdyxewg #AgResearch #SoilHealth #SustainableAg
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Meet Calixte Diane Niyibitanga – a wife, mother, and farmer from Burundi’s Mugoboka Hill! Calixte was trained on the Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) approach under the Soil Fertility Stewardship Project (PAGRIS). Read her story: buff.ly/mjkKeLJ #Burundi
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Will we see you at The Fertilizer Show on November 18–19? We’re exhibiting at booth 1011; come and see IFDC! Register here: buff.ly/VNPnjtH #TFS26 @Fertilizerexpo
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Through PAGRIS, Ndayisaba Jovithe learned good ag techniques to help her reduce the amount of bean seed she used on her 0.5-hectare plot while increasing her harvest from 120 kg to 800 kg. Read Ndayisaba's story here: buff.ly/TnwQqDn #Agriculture #SoilHealth
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Soil Values launches its Special Award at #MITA2026, honoring 6 agricultural innovators from Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Senegal & Mali with $9,000 in total prizes to advance soil health, research & sustainable agriculture. Congratulations to all awardees! #SoilValuesProgram
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Global fertilizer markets are showing some signs of relief. Lower prices and stronger grain markets have enhanced fertilizer affordability, yet supply constraints, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty continue to shape market conditions. Learn more: buff.ly/JBY2Vkx
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#ThrowbackThursday | At the launch of the Soil Values Digital Platform in Lomé, on October 13, experts explored these issues during the panel discussion “From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Digital Tools for Sustainable Soil and Land Management.”
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The message is clear: data alone do not drive change. Connecting knowledge, evidence, and digital tools with users’ needs is essential to turning information into action for sustainable soil and land management.
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During a strategic dialogue in Lomé, Togo, on October 14, participants identified three priorities: institutional ownership, long-term financing, and regional cooperation.
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Participants also explored how soil and landscape data can support agricultural monitoring, research, education, and advisory services.
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By strengthening cooperation and connecting existing systems, regional stakeholders can build a lasting resource that turns soil data and knowledge into better decisions across West Africa. 🔗 Explore the platform: buff.ly/OZkAMl9 #SoilValuesProgram #DigitalInnovation
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Comment produire plus avec moins de ressources face au changement climatique ? #RIME organise un webinaire sur la transformation durable de l’agriculture africaine avec la participation de IFDC. 📅 28 octobre 2026 | ⌚ 13 h GMT Rejoignez la discussion ! buff.ly/hXQZfOt
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At #MITA2026, meet Nassourou Diallo, Deputy Program Director – Partnerships at Soil Values, driving strategic partnerships and mobilizing investment to advance sustainable soil health and fertility across the Sahel and West Africa. #SoilValuesProgram #StrategicPartnerships
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#MITA2026 | Meet Mary Kachollom Hwyere, Multi-Country GESI Expert at Soil Values, as she highlights the importance of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in building more inclusive, resilient agricultural systems. #SoilValuesProgram #GenderEquality #SocialInclusion
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Soil Values is at MITA 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone! We invite you to visit our stand to discover innovative solutions for improving soil health and fertility and building more resilient food systems. #SoilValuesProgram #MITA2026 #SoilHealth #AgriculturalInnovation @CORAFNews
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If you're attending the Borlaug Dialogue today, don't miss out on the "When Food is on the Line, Who Draws it?" session at 10am! Henk van Duijn, IFDC President & CEO, will be joining to discuss strengthening food security through fertilizer innovation & localized supply chains.
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When the rains fail, income doesn’t have to. Through irrigation & new income sources, the Triple Resilience (3R) Program helped 8,219 households earn more & face less risk. Beneficiaries earn nearly MZN 14,000 more per year. More on 3R 👉 buff.ly/6pvGvFf #Mozambique
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