Transforming Africa's Soil Health.

The Africa Fertilizer Industry Development Association (AFIDA) is the continent’s unified voice for sustainable crop nutrition and soil health.

Uniting the Value Chain for a Food-Secure Africa By connecting key players and unlocking opportunities across the continent.

Our Vision

An Africa whose soil is sustainably healthy and its population food secure and prosperous. We provide a framework for collaboration within the entire fertilizer value chain, creating a structure for agreeing on common positions and taking joint action.

Our Mission

To be the inclusive platform for the collective voice and development activities of Africa’s fertilizer and soil health industry actors.

Our Origins

To address the critical need for a unified, continent-wide voice for Africa's fertilizer industry.

Our Members

AFIDA brings together producers, distributors, innovators, and researchers.

Our Strategic Pillars For Africa'S Agriculture

AFIDA’s work spans the entire fertilizer value chain, creating an enabling environment for sustainable industry growth

We engage with governments,  Regional and international bodies to ensure the fertilizer industry’s perspective informs policy decisions that affect farmers, businesses, and food security.

We showcase industry innovation and commitment to sustainable development, positioning our members as partners in Africa’s agricultural transformation agenda.

We work to streamline cross-border procedures, improve access to finance for fertilizer businesses, and facilitate partnerships that strengthen supply chains and expand market access across Africa.

We connect industry with research institutions to develop fertilizer products suited to Africa’s diverse soil types, climatic conditions, and cropping systems.

We collect, analyze, and disseminate comprehensive market data on production, consumption, trade flows, and pricing trends, helping members identify opportunities and navigate challenges across African markets.

Through conferences, workshops, and technical forums, we bring together stakeholders to share best practices, discuss emerging challenges, and forge collaborative solutions that advance the entire sector

We deliver training programs on proper handling, storage, and application; develop best practice guidelines; and advance product stewardship initiatives that enhance efficiency while safeguarding farmer safety and environmental health.

Our Impact in Numbers

Our commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture and responsible fertilizer use drives measurable results, creating healthier soils, stronger communities, and lasting prosperity

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Enjoy unparalleled opportunities to connect and contribute to Africa’s agricultural future.

Joining AFIDA means becoming part of a powerful network dedicated to transforming African agriculture. As a member, you gain recognition as a leading actor in the sector, access continent-wide market opportunities, and contribute to shaping the future of food security in Africa.

Our Membership Categories

Ordinary Members

Producers, manufacturers, importers, and distributors within Africa

Associate Members

Non-African associations, equipment suppliers, service providers, and value-chain actors.

Affiliate Members

Research institutions, NGOs, and academic bodies.

Correspondent Members

Retired industry executives.

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