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Food Security Is National Security: Can Fertiliser Help Africa Move Towards UN SDG 2?
When we talk about national security, we often think about borders, energy, defence and economic stability. But there is another form of security that is fundamental to every country: food security. A country needs reliable access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to maintain the health and stability of its population. When food becomes scarce, unaffordable or unreliable, the consequences can extend far beyond agriculture. They can affect household incomes, public finan

Jennifer C. Gardner
1 day ago6 min read


Urea 46N: A Small Granule with a Global Impact
Why Does Nitrogen Fertiliser Matter to Agriculture and Food Security? When we talk about food security, we often think about farmers, crops, weather and food prices. But there is another part of the story that is less visible — Agricultural Fertilisers. One of the most important fertilisers in modern agriculture is Urea 46N. Urea may look like a simple white granule, but its role extends far beyond the product itself. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, and ni

Jennifer C. Gardner
5 days ago5 min read
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