This policy brief presents findings from a field study conducted in Ouagadougou on the market for organic fertilizers and bioinputs. It highlights major issues such as poor product quality, discrepancies between declared and actual nutrient content, weak regulatory enforcement, and low adoption rates among farmers. The document proposes policy actions including stronger quality control, regulatory harmonization, and promotion of local recycling-based innovations like improved Bokashi to enhance agroecological practices.
Organisation: Université Joseph Ki Zerbo; McKnight Foundation (CRFS Project)
Author: Souleimane SANA; Adama HILOU; Edmond HIEN
Maturity description: Advanced research with policy recommendations
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