Joining the Nation in a Moment of Pride 🇲🇦 Following the United Nations Security Council’s reaffirmation of support for a lasting and realistic political solution, the country celebrates a renewed sense of unity, confidence, and progress. The UN’s recognition of Morocco’s

We’re thrilled to celebrate the 20 African universities and institutions selected to co-create and pilot the Climate-focused Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (CO-CAT) under the #CLARE Programme. We begin in North Africa, home to pioneering higher education institutions

🌍 At the 6th MWECAU & 50th SSSEA Conference in Moshi, Tanzania, APNI scientists shared key insights to advance sustainable agriculture in Africa. 🌱 Presentations focused on site-specific nutrient management, 4R principles, and the power of farmer-led, data-driven solutions to

🌱 In collaboration with the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), the International Olive Council (IOC) organized the 3rd International Workshop on Carbon Balance in Olive Groves. 🌍 The event gathered experts from Morocco, Spain, Greece, Austria, Argentina, and Tunisia. 🗣️

🌍🤝 Strengthening Cocoa Partnerships in Ghana On October 1, 2025, APNI Director General Dr. Kaushik Majumdar, Dr. Shamie Zingore (Director of R&D), and Scientists Dr. Frimpong, Dr. Mutegi, and Dr. Amouzou met with Dr. Kofi Domfeh, Executive Director of the Cocoa Research

FREE Virtual Registration continues for the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit Africa in Accra, Ghana During #SPS8, we invite your attendance at APNI's session on "Enhancing Global Phosphorus Efficiency Along the Mining-Use-Recovery Pathway." Learn from our global set of

🌍 We’re honored to support the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8), happening from September 30 – October 3 in Accra, Ghana! 🇬🇭 We’re thrilled to share moments from the opening session — bringing together brilliant minds 🧠, including scientists, researchers, and

We were proud to take part in the AFA 37th International Technical Conference & Exhibition—Emerging Technologies in the Fertilizer Industry. Representing APNI, Dr. Amine El Khouni, Associate Scientist, and Sara Lamsili, Junior Project Communications Officer, highlighted our work

🌍 The APNI session at the RISE-SWC International Conference continued to spotlight bold strategies for soil restoration and sustainable agriculture across Africa. 🛰️ Dr. José Alfonso emphasized that awareness must be matched with action. By developing decision support tools to

🌱 At the APNI session during the RISE-SWC International Conference, themed “Soil Initiatives Towards Sustainable Agriculture in Africa,” speakers delivered powerful messages on restoring Africa’s soils and securing the continent’s agricultural future. 👨‍🔬 Prof. Rattan Lal

🌱 “Building health within plants is the first step to resilience.” 🌿 In his opening remarks at RISE-SWC (Rabat), APNI’s Dr. Kaushik Majumdar highlighted how essential nutrients empower plants to manage stress, produce antioxidants, and withstand climate shocks. 🌾 ⚡ With

🌍 Meet Dr. Rachid Mrabet 🔬 Research Director, INRA Morocco, Rabat 🌾 With over 30 years of expertise in conservation agriculture and dryland agronomy, Dr. Mrabet has led impactful collaborations on soil health, water conservation, and climate-smart farming. A contributor to

🌍 Meet Dr. Kaushik Majumdar 🌿 Director General, African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), Benguerir – Morocco 🌾 With a Ph.D. in Soil Mineralogy/Soil Chemistry and a career spanning leadership roles across Asia and Africa, Dr. Majumdar is advancing precision crop nutrition for

🌍 Meet Dr. Shamie Zingore 🧪 Director of Research & Development, African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), Benguerir – Morocco 🌾 A leading voice in soil fertility and nutrient management, Dr. Zingore pioneered the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program in Africa. With over 20 years

🌍 Meet Dr. Manyweu Mutamba 🌾 Acting Head of Agriculture, AUDA-NEPAD, Johannesburg – South Africa 🌾 With over 20 years of experience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Dr. Mutamba leads the CAADP agenda at AUDA-NEPAD, driving efforts in food security, land restoration,

🌍 Meet Dr. Rattan Lal Professor & Director, CFAES Rattan Lal Center, Ohio State University – USA 🌾 A globally renowned soil scientist, Dr. Lal has authored 1000+ journal articles and 100+ books, earning prestigious honors like the World Food Prize (2020) and India’s Padma Shri

🌍 Meet Dr. James Mutegi 🔬 Senior Scientist, African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), Nairobi, Kenya 🌾 Dr. Mutegi brings expertise in soil fertility, nutrient management, and climate change. He has led impactful soil health and fertilizer initiatives across Eastern and

🌍 Meet Dr. José Alfonso Gómez Calero 🔬 Research Scientist, CSIC – Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, Córdoba, Spain 🌾 With deep expertise in soil and water conservation for Mediterranean systems like olives and vineyards, Dr. Gómez Calero has led major EU research

🌍 Meet Dr. Sudarshan Dutta, OCP Services Pvt Ltd, India 🌾 With over 15 years of experience across Africa and Asia, Dr. Dutta focuses on translating research into practical solutions for smallholder farmers. His work drives carbon farming implementation and sustainable nutrient

🌍 Meet Prof. Ngoni Chirinda 🎓 Assistant Professor, UM6P | Coordinator, Africa Carbon Flagship Programme, Morocco 🌱 A leading voice in climate-smart agriculture, Prof. Ngoni specializes in soil carbon, GHG mitigation, and sustainable land management. An active contributor to