Local Inputs, Better Yields
Naturally-Sourced Fertilizers
Naturally-Sourced Fertilizers
Naturally-Sourced Fertilizers
Affordable, locally produced fertilizers using time-tested natural methods to boost yields across Africa.
Strategies
Strategies
Natural Methods
Deep-rooted crops (zinc/copper)
Deep-rooted crops (zinc/copper)
Water hyacinth as a base
Water hyacinth as a base
Production of “weed teas”
Production of “weed teas”
Manure → mineral-rich plants model
Manure → mineral-rich plants model
Affordable, local production
Affordable, local production
Why It’s for Everyone
Why It’s for Everyone
Why Alfalfa Matters
Supplies micronutrients via deep roots
Supplies micronutrients via deep roots
Supplies micronutrients via deep roots
Grows in poor soils
Grows in poor soils
Grows in poor soils
Productive for years (3–5, up to 20)
Productive for years (3–5, up to 20)
Productive for years (3–5, up to 20)
Easy to multiply at scale
Easy to multiply at scale
Easy to multiply at scale
Field Testing
Field Testing
One of the crops we are growing in Uganda is Alfalfa. It has many benefits as both FOOD and as FERTILIZER.
One of the crops we are growing in Uganda is Alfalfa. It has many benefits as both FOOD and as FERTILIZER.
One of the crops we are growing in Uganda is Alfalfa. It has many benefits as both FOOD and as FERTILIZER.
It is a highly nutritious crop with Edible leaves, shoots, seeds, and sprouts, used in both food and tea.
The plant has exceptionally deep roots that Penetrate 15 to 25 feet underground. This draws up minerals that are unreached by most African crops—turning untouched soil into a source of natural micronutrients.
Alfalfa thrives in poor soil. It grows well in harsh or underused land, making it ideal for sub-Saharan Africa. And it has long-lasting yields, being productive for 3–5 years, with some varieties lasting up to 20 years.
It is a highly nutritious crop with Edible leaves, shoots, seeds, and sprouts, used in both food and tea.
The plant has exceptionally deep roots that Penetrate 15 to 25 feet underground. This draws up minerals that are unreached by most African crops—turning untouched soil into a source of natural micronutrients.
Alfalfa thrives in poor soil. It grows well in harsh or underused land, making it ideal for sub-Saharan Africa. And it has long-lasting yields, being productive for 3–5 years, with some varieties lasting up to 20 years.
Support Natural Fertilizers
Help farmers reduce costs and improve yields
Support Natural Fertilizers
Help farmers reduce costs and improve yields
Support Natural Fertilizers
Help farmers reduce costs and improve yields