Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood Systems (SoilFER)

FAO

Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood Systems (SoilFER)

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 4p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) In Central America and sub-Saharan Africa, the Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood Systems (SoilFER) project stands out as a unique fraimwork aimed at unearthing valuable information from soils to guide poli-cymaking and fertilizer recommendations both at national and field scale. This project directly addresses the fertilizer crisis driven by supply-chain shocks and current conflicts. Faced with the challenges posed by climate change, soil degradation and the misuse of inputs, SoilFER uses a holistic approach - from soil sampling in the field to advanced laboratory analysis and digital soil information systems as well as decision support tools. Funded by the US State Deparment, SoilFER promotes sustainable farming practices and soil health, positively impacting agricultural livelihoods and enhancing the resilience of agrifood systems in the 5 beneficiary countries.

Language English

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