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Kenya, Africa lag behind in fertiliser use

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Fertiliser consumption is increasing in Africa but at a slower rate. [iStockphoto]

Poorly functioning value chains and lack of reliable data are some of the hindrances to Kenya and the rest of Africa achieving best practices in fertiliser use.

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