John Kapito, executive director of the Consumers Association of Malawi, warned that prices are likely to continue climbing as the country nears the lean season.
FAS now projects imports at 8 million tonnes, down 2 million tonnes from its previous estimate but still 1 million tonnes higher than the 2024-25 figure
Ethiopia currently imports the bulk of its fertiliser needs, particularly urea and nitrogen-based products, from countries such as Morocco and Russia
The FAS report highlights that low rainfall, warmer-than-average winter temperatures, and an unseasonal spring frost have reduced yield potential
This installation adds to a growing list of AXOR projects across the continent