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Madagascar: Thousands of Itasy Farmers Use Biofertilizers

Facing soil depletion caused by chemical fertilizers, thousands of farmers in Madagascar's Itasy region have widely adopted liquid biofertilizers, improving agricultural yields and environmental sustainability.


Elena Rossi
Elena Rossi
September 29, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
Brief

In the Itasy region, near Antananarivo in Madagascar, many family vegetable farms face a major challenge: soil depletion due to prolonged use of chemical fertilizers.

To meet the demands of a growing population requiring increased agricultural production, thousands of farmers have adopted a liquid biofertilizer for nearly ten years. This innovative practice has improved agricultural yields while preserving the environment, notably by limiting soil erosion and degradation.

This transition to biofertilizers represents a significant advancement for the sustainability of agriculture in Itasy, according to RFI.

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