Adopting new models for sustainable and profitable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa requires a comprehensive evaluation of fertilizer use in terms of agronomic performance, economic implications, the integration of crops and livestock, and policy recommendations.
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Van Rooyen, A.F., Bjornlund, H. & Pittock, J. Beyond fertilizer for closing yield gaps in sub-Saharan Africa. Nat Food 2, 756–757 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00386-7
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