African leaders endorse plan to boost soil health, fertilizer use

NAIROBI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- African heads of state and government endorsed a comprehensive action plan on Thursday to restore soil health through increased fertilizer application in food production.

During the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, the leaders committed to enhancing arable land productivity through the use of compost and synthetic manure. They vowed to triple domestic production and distribution of certified organic and inorganic fertilizers by 2034 to improve access and affordability for smallholder farmers, according to a joint declaration.