Farmers Hope Organic Fertilizer

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

This product is sold directly by the manufacturer.

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is mass produced in Farmers Hope's facility in Ghana, which has the capacity to produce 1.8 metric tons per day.

Intellectural Property Type

Other

User Provision Model

The product can be purchased by contacting the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

As of 2016, the company sold 60,000 bags of fertilizer.

Design Specifications

Asaase Nofosuo fertilizer is comprised of locally available ingredients such as poultry droppings and neem seeds providing much-needed nutrients to nourish the soil. Farmers Hope selected the ingredients based on research that revealed seven raw materials that have high potency soil nutrients after decomposition in the soil that also help to prevent soil diseases such as nematodes and deter harmful pests from affecting plants. The product is available in 50 kg bags and works on all crops grown in Ghana. It is recommended to spread 200 kg of fertilizer per acre once per season.

Technical Support

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

There are no replacement components necessary.

Lifecycle

It is recommended to apply the fertilizer once per growing season.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer specifies that the fertilizer absorbs moisture, restores soil pH balance, improves soil fertility, prevents most fungal diseases in soil, enhances microbial health and soil aeration, and increases the nutritional content of plants. The manufacturer also specifies that the fertilizer is environmentally friends and safe to use on all crops.

Vetted Performance Status

The fertilizer is tested and approved for use on cocoa by the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana. The manufacturer also claims their product is tested and approved by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Republic of Ghana and the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate.

Safety

Fertilizers must be used according to package instructions. Potential hazards include chemical burns, skin and eye irritation, and death if ingested.

Complementary Technical Systems

Farmers Hope also manufactures liquid fertilizer and liquid pesticide.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The fertilizer is tested and approved for use on cocoa by the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana.

Other Information

Farmers Hope has received financial aid from USAID as well as from Acumen Fund West Africa of $40,000 and $700,000 to scale up their business.