Is increasing inorganic fertilizer use for maize production in SSA a profitable proposition? Evidence from Nigeria

Inorganic fertilizer use across Sub-Saharan Africa is generally considered to be low. Yet, the notion that fertilizer use is too low is predicated on the assumption that it is profitable to use rates higher than currently observed. There is, however, limited empirical evidence to support this. Using...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Food policy 2017-02, Vol.67, p.41-51
Hauptverfasser:	Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda O., Omonona, Bolarin T., Sanou, Awa, Ogunleye, Wale O.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	agricultural productivity credit crop production data collection fertilizer application irrigation mineral fertilizers Nigeria profitability seeds soil quality transportation
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