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Africa Fertilizer Agribusiness
Virtual Conference 2020

14-16 September 2020

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As we step into the “new normal” with Covid-19 affecting trade and the global economy, CRU and The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) developed a new virtual platform to continue to keep the international fertilizer industry supplied with the latest information and key contacts from across Africa.

The Africa Fertilizer Agribusiness Virtual Conference took place between the 14th and 18th September. It brought together over 350 registered attendees to join over 60 expert speakers in discussing the key issues and engaging in meaningful networking.

The conference produced over 16 hours of recorded content that includes presentations, panel discussions, live Q&A, roundtables and side meetings. All of this can be watched on demand through the conference platfrom.

Way beyond a webinar, the virtual conference offered highly interactive and focused discussion sessions, networking solutions and a multimedia virtual exhibition packed with resources to help you build your strategy for maintaining fertilizer and agribusiness trade across Africa.

Speakers, panellists and moderators included:

Chris Lawson, Head of Fertilizer Analysis, CRU
Jason Scarpone, CEO, African Fertilizer Agribusiness Partnership
Anas M. Al-Bassam, VP, Commercial & Market Development, Ma’aden
Devakumar V.G. Edwin, Group Executive Director, Dangote Industries
Dr. Praveen Singh, AVP, Indorama Fertilizer
Caitlin Shaw, Manager, Farm Services Unit, Meridian
Sanjay Kabra, Regional Coordinator for Central Africa, ETG
Niels Wage, CEO, Danakali
Danquah Addo-Yobo, Regional Director – West Africa, Yara West Africa
Dr. Mbette Msolla, Country Director, Tanzania, OCP
Mhamed Ibnabdeljalil, CEO, Itafos
Asseta Diallo, Program Officer, Interim Head, Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Systems, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Ibrahim Gourouza, Chief Operations Officer, Grow Africa
Pierre Brunache, Fertilizer Value Chain Specialist, African Development Bank
John Purchase, CEO, Agbiz
Pieter Haumann, CEO, Fertasa
Dr. Victor Antwi, Head of Agrodealer Development, AGRA
Forster Boateng, Regional Head for West Africa, AGRA
James Mutonyi, Managing Director, AGMARK
Luambo Munzedzi, CEO, Agro dealers Association of Southern Africa (ADASA)
Gideon Negedu, Executive Secretary, Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN)
Grace Chilande, Fertilizer Market Specialist, AfricaFertilizer.Org Coordinator, IFDC
Michael Owusu, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Officer, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Ghana
Dr. Stephen Nagailo, Executive Director, Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority, Tanzania
Ms. Josephine Nakanwagi, Cluster Coordinator, Dep of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, Uganda
Mukanga Arthur, Standards Officer, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Uganda
Dr. Jerone Chimgonda-Nkhoma, Director of Agriculture Extension Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Malawi
Isaac Masusu, Head of Agribusiness, NMB Bank, Tanzania
William Brandford Nettey, Head of Agribusiness, ABSA Bank, Ghana
Bukola Awosanya, Head of Agric & Export Finance, Sterling Bank, Nigeria
Josie Armstrong, Principal Consultant, CRU
Joost Van Odijk, Technical Advisor, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership
Joseph Rusike, Senior Policy Advisor, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership
Joel Kakaire, Country Manager, Uganda, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership
Nana-Aisha Mohammed, West Africa Program Implementation Lead, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership

The conference delivered:

Africa's premier fertilizer marketplace: Meet virtually with all the key players from the whole fertilizer and agribusiness supply chain to boost your trade into this region
Potential solutions for Africa’s commercial farming operations: The conference will explore technology advances in agriculture, financing techniques that have been successful for large farming, and lessons from agrobusiness operations in challenging environments around the world, that can be applied to Africa’s large farming and agrobusiness operations.
Agrodealer, SME and emerging farmer participation: Working in conjunction with the African Fertilizer Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) and other key stakeholders, the event partners will again ensure the participation of a large delegation of agrodealers, and farming community leaders from across Africa, in an effort to find real solutions for smallholder farmers.
Strong content supported by facilitated networking: The conference series has built a reputation for meaningful discussion and being a unique networking opportunity. Participants can be assured of gaining new contacts and knowledge that can make an impact on their business, even on a virtual platform.

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Anas M. Al-Bassam

VP, Commercial & Market Development
Ma’aden

Chris Lawson

Head of Fertilizer Analysis
CRU

Jason Scarpone

President and CEO
The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP)

Dr. John Purchase

CEO
Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)

Grace Chilande

Fertilizer Market Specialist and AfricaFertilizer.Org Coordinator
IFDC

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Testimonials

This has been a conference where I learned a lot of useful information.

Olufunke Oderinde, Managing Director, AGRIGURADIAN

An incredible opportunity to network. The main goal is to enable Africa. Thank CRU and AFAP for this chance.

Jude Asiimwe, Technical Advisor, Kyazanga Farmers' Cooperative Society Ltd.

A valuable opportunity to network with key industry stakeholders, and further understand trends affecting strategies.

Dustin Beckerling, African Continent Manager, Koch Agronomic Services

This is the best.

BenAkabwai, Finance & Administration Manager, Acila Enterprises Limited

The meeting is good organised!!! We are satisfied. congratulations to the team.

InnocentHarerimana, Fertilizer Unit Coordinator, ENAS

As Infinity Agri my partner D. Ndlovu, and myself found AFAB to positively move binaries and bring partners together not only to do business but to learn and give insight into challenges and risks.

Louise Hanford, COO, Infinity Agri

Well structured in content and speakers. Very to the point.

Osmancan Cubuk, Trader, Vunani

Very well organized with ample time for networking.

FredKanampiu, Scientist, IITA

Always an opportunity to network in one place saving cost and also update on development in the industry.

Getrude K. Mashonganyika, Supplies and Logistics Manager, ZFC Ltd

This was a well organised meeting. It was very productive especially to some of us who were attending for the first time and are looking for business expansion ideas as an Agrodealer.

Robert Gomonda, Owner, Agri Direct

FAO is working hard towards integrated soil fertility management for health soils. Africa Fertilizer Agribusinees Conferences are best opportunities to exchange lessons, learners and best practices.

Eugene Rurangwa, Land and Water Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The conference was an eye opener to me as a female Agrodealer coming from a small country of Malawi. The knowledge that I have acquired will help my improvement in the fertilizer agribusiness making parternships.

Jean Sendeza, Director, JF Investments Pty Ltd

Conference was a great eye-opener for me.

Cate Nakatugga, Technical Director, Mefat Agro Dealers

An upbeat and positive event during which a vast array of expertise and visions on how to further agribusiness growth in Africa and help farming communities strive on.

Allais Cyrille, Sales Manager, Shell

The 2018 AFAP conference on fertiliser has been very well organised and well attended, thank you for the knowledge and the opportunity.

Marion Karen Kabandize, Team Leader, Ankole Coffe Processors Ltd

The conference well organised.

Freddy Tuendela, Representant, Pades

The networking opportunities at CRU African Fertilizer Conference were exceptionally well considered.

Chrisna Heuer, Marketing Manager, Yara Africa Fertilizer (Pty) Ltd

The CRU/AFAP E&SA conference is a great opportunity to meet with partners in the sector specifically focussed on driving fertilizer adoption and yield increases in SSA. Participants share a common mission to move the needle on fertilizer use in the region to improve food security through adoption of fertilizer best practice and innovations. It's also a great chance to build an understanding of the policy environment impacts the fertilizer sector's goals in the region.

Julia Franklin, Global Sourcing Director, One Acre Fund

Well thought out and good portfolio of delegates.

Patric Reeves-Moore, General Manager, Mozambique Fertilizer Company, Lda

The conference provides a great insight into the latest developments in the fertilizer industry, both at regional and international levels.

Denise Panguene Amad, Business Developer, APIEX

Very informative and detailed overview of the fertiliser industry in Africa.

Philip Mathemara, Marketing & Liaison Officer, Sable Chemical Industries Limited

An excellent opportunity to get updates on industry trends as well as network with key players.

Tapuwa Alvin Mashingaidze, CEO, Chemplex Corporation Limited

The Conference was well organised and presentations were relevant to today's fertilizer markets and trends….

Luambo Munzhedzi, Director, owner

The speakers, venue and discussion were really informative. Meeting key role players and suppliers at the same venue is fantastic. Thank you for one of the best conferences I have attended.

Charmaine Gibhard, Industrial Sales Representative, IMP Minerals Laboratory Supplies (Pty) Ltd

The conference was very enlightening. It brought all the role players together to discuss the current matters related to fertilizer. Bringing industry leaders and industry newbies together.

Bret Gait, General Manager, CIM Chemicals

The Conference is first class one and will like to encourage all Agribusiness dealers to get involved to help Africa attain its food Security

Charles Tetteh Hombey, General Secretary, Osudoku Water Users Association

I have learnt a lot that'll impact positively on my business from the conference.

Mohammed Amin Khama, Operations Manager, Kharma Farms

The experience was rich and educative. The quality of delegates and exhibitors was impressive.

Chinedum Ukeka, Head of Sales, OCP Africa

Very good impression and very happy with the event. The CRU team have done a fantastic job and have made life very easy for us. It has exceeded our expectations.

Chris Leonard, Commercial Director, Nectar Group

Africa Fertilizer Agribusiness Virtual Conference 2020

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Anas M. Al-Bassam

Chris Lawson

Jason Scarpone

Dr. John Purchase

Grace Chilande

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