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Morris, Michael

Fertilizer use in African agriculture : lessons learned and good practice guidelines / Michael Morris ... [et al.] - Washington, DC : World Bank, c2007. - xiv, 144 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.). - Directions in development. . - Directions in development (Washington, D.C.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-136) and index.

Introduction and overview -- Agriculture, pro-poor growth, and the role of fertilizer -- Experience in promoting fertilizer use in Africa -- Reasons for low fertilizer use in Africa -- Good practices for promoting fertilizer demand -- Good practices for promoting fertilizer supply -- Rethinking the role of fertilizer subsidies -- Summary and conclusions.


System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: IBM-compatible PC; Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP; Internet Explorer 4 or higher.

ISBN: 9780821368800 (normal) 082136880X (normal) 9780821368817 (electronic) 0821368818 (electronic)

LCCN: 2006033477

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Agriculture--Africa.
Fertilizer, Use of--Africa.

LC Class. No.: S633.3A4 / M877

Dewey Class. No.: 338.1/8

National Agricultural Library Call No.: HD9483.A352 / F47 2007