2021 ANNUAL REPORT: Feed the Future Senegal Dundël Suuf Project

The project is a collaborative effort between the Government of Senegal, the USAID/West Africa Regional Mission, and the International Fertilizer Development Center. The project's strategic objective is to increase the availability and use of new and quality fertilizers through efficient private sector-led supply systems to improve and sustain soil fertility in Senegal. The Dundël Suuf project operates in the five Feed the Future Zones of Influence, which are Casamance, Senegal Oriental, the Peanut Basin, Niayes, and the Senegal River Valley. The target crops are dry cereals, rice, and vegetables. The project's main beneficiaries are small farmers, input supply chain actors, extension and research agents, and vulnerable groups. The project's activities are organized into three major components: (1) Improved and appropriate fertilizer formulas developed and made available to farmers, (2) Proven and environmentally sound fertilizer products and technologies disseminated and upscaled, and (3) Improved fertilizer policy and regulatory environment. To achieve these objectives, the project has established a results framework that outlines the goal, strategic objective, and intermediate results. During the second year of implementation, the project achieved several key milestones. A total of 2556 soil samples were analyzed for various parameters, and partial soil nutrient deficiency maps were created for the regions of Saint Louis, Louga, and Matam. The project also trained 122,644 farmers on modern agricultural technologies, including microdose and urea deep placement, with 67,384 women and 18,509 youth participating. Additionally, 3,053 demonstration and dissemination plots were established, and 8,091.47 hectares were implemented with UDP, MD, and ISFM technologies. The project also organized a national workshop to share results and plan activities for the upcoming wet season campaign. Training workshops were conducted on environmental impact mainstreaming and Stata and advanced Excel. The project published 9 monthly Flash Info reports and produced 8,000 flyers on principles for smart fertilizer subsidy program reform. A database of agrodealers operating in Senegal was developed, and an online monitoring, evaluation, and learning system was implemented every two weeks. The project also established a partnership with the University of Sine Saloum. The Dundël Suuf project's achievements demonstrate its commitment to improving agricultural productivity and reducing hunger, poverty, and malnutrition in Senegal. The project's focus on fertilizer development, dissemination, and policy reform has the potential to increase the availability and use of quality fertilizers, leading to improved soil fertility and increased crop yields.