Lessons From Ethiopia, Ambitions in Nigeria: Africa’s Soil Health Moment

Healthy soil is more than a farming concern. It is a foundation for food security, climate resilience, and long-term development. Across Africa, renewed attention to soil health is reshaping how governments, scientists, and farmers think about productivity, sustainability, and the future of agriculture.In Nigeria, this shift is taking concrete form through a nationwide soil health initiative designed to help farmers understand their land better and farm more precisely. By linking science with policy and farmer education, the program aims to reduce waste, improve yields, and protect the soil for future generations.