Session: African Soil Science and Data: Translating Research into Practical Solutions - Interactive Session
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Division: ASA Section: Global Agronomy

Title: African Soil Science and Data: Translating Research into Practical Solutions - Interactive Session

Organizers: Hiba Mezalek Tazi , Amarjit S. Basra and Christina Couch
Lead Community Sponsor: Agronomy in Africa Community
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Format: Oral Topical Session
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Session Description: This interactive session will discuss the importance of soil/ecosystem health and data science for the sustainable development of African agriculture, highlighting successful use cases in the continent. The session will cover topics including: Soil health in Africa - where it stands today, what contributes to healthy soils and why it is important to maintain them, Soil mapping initiatives by OCP and Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), and Soil data initiatives in Africa.