Original Research Article
Circular economy and sustainable development: Evaluation of soil fertilization methods in Kaolack region (Senegal)
Arame TOP*1, Saer SARR2, El Hadji Omar NDAO1, and Nogaye NDIAYE2
1School of Economics Sciences, Management and Trade, Université du Sine Saloum El Hadj Ibrahima Niass
2International Fertilizers Development Center (IFDC)
*Corresponding Author Email: arametoptofa(at)yahoo.fr
Arame TOP |
Saer SARR |
El Hadji Omar NDAO |
Nogaye NDIAYE |
Article Number: IJAPR.25.002 | Pages: 9-14 | Vol.13 (1), January | DOI: https://doi.org/10.15739/IJAPR.25.002
Received: November 3, 2025 Accepted: December 20, 2024 Published: January 10, 2025
Abstract
Variations in temperature and changes in precipitation patterns can lead to prolonged droughts and/or floods, which are likely to damage farms while increasing the decline in soil fertility and the proliferation of diseases. This study is based on an analysis of the impact of fertilizers on the sustainable development of agricultural and related activities in Kaolack area. In Senegal, agriculture is constantly evolving, with multiple challenges and technical, economic and social opportunities improvement, which are all levers for development. Despite of 87% rate of exploitation low fertile land, 78,26% of farmers conform that fertilizers application enable them to increase their income. However, fertilizers use stabilized 16,3% of farmers level income while having no impact on 4,55% for those who do not sell their production. Then agriculture is a vital, important activity for sustainable development because of the large number of people working in agricultural sector and its high potential for creating sustainable income throughout created agricultural surplus, especially in rural areas. And it’s also a principal source of employment and livelihoods for many families, and can make a substantial contribution to poverty reduction and food self-sufficiency.
Keywords: Circular economy, sustainable development, soil fertility, productivity, agricultural products
How to Cite this Article
Top A, Sarr S, Ndao EHO, Ndiaye N (2025).Circular economy and sustainable development: Evaluation of soil fertilization methods in Kaolack region (Senegal). Int. J. Agric. Pol. Res.13 (1):9-14.https://doi.org/10.15739/IJAPR.25.002
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