42 countries in Africa are set to benefit from a 'soil health diagnosis' study headed by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture. This $18 million project will produce an interactive high-resolution soil map known as the African Soil Information Service (AfSIS). As the push for more investment in agriculture by African governments gains steam, this will be a helpful resource. Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Agra) believes this information will allow governments to plan which types of fertilizers to use in different soil-types across the continent. Is this a necessary resource? Has the lack of knowledge of soil conditions been the cause of African hunger?
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