Togo Fertilizer Calculator

Estimate a planning NPK requirement for supported crops, then confirm the field rate with a soil test and local agronomist.

🧪 Calculate Fertilizer Needs
Only crops with a maintained nutrient-removal method are listed. Ask a local agronomist for crop- and field-specific rates.

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🌱 NPK Requirement (per hectare)
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Nitrogen (N) kg/ha
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Phosphorus (P₂O₅) kg/ha
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Potassium (K₂O) kg/ha

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🌿 Organic Alternatives

Equivalent organic inputs to supply the same nitrogen. Organic sources also improve soil structure.

💡 Why Soil Testing Matters
Why should I test my soil?

Soil testing reveals exactly what nutrients your soil already has. Without it, you might over-apply (wasting money) or under-apply (limiting yields).

When NOT to apply fertilizer

Avoid applying on waterlogged soil, during heavy rain, or when crops are drought-stressed. Do not apply urea on hot, dry surfaces.

Fertilizer safety tips

Store in dry, cool places away from children and animals. Wear gloves. Never mix different fertilizers unless recommended.

Data Sources: FAOSTAT (FAO), Togo National Statistics, World Bank, CGIAR.
Fertilizer recommendations are indicative — consult your local extension officer. Last updated: 2026.

Farming context: Togo

Togo fertilizer estimates use the selected crop, field, soil and product assumptions from the TG agriculture dataset. Check local conditions before applying national averages.

Agriculture share of GDP~22%
Arable land2,600,000 ha
Irrigated share~0.5%
Main food cropsmaize, cassava, yam, sorghum, millet, rice
Main export cropscotton, cocoa, coffee robusta

Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset - planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.

Fertilizer Use in Togo

Togo is a small West African nation with agriculture employing about 60% of the population. Cotton, coffee, and cocoa are the main cash crops, while maize, cassava, yam, sorghum, and rice are the primary food crops. Annual fertilizer consumption is approximately 30,000 to 50,000 tonnes, with the cotton sector accounting for a significant share. The country is a net importer of fertilizer, receiving products through the autonomous port of Lome, which also serves as a transit point for landlocked neighbors. ITRA (Institut Togolais de Recherche Agronomique) develops crop-specific fertilizer recommendations. The government has launched agricultural modernization programs, including the Programme National d'Investissement Agricole et de Securite Alimentaire (PNIASA), which includes fertilizer access improvement as a priority.

Common Fertilizer Types

Cotton-specific NPK blends, particularly NPKSB 15-20-15-6S-1B, are the most consumed fertilizers in Togo, distributed through the Nouvelle Societe Cotonniere du Togo (NSCT) to contracted cotton farmers. NPK 15-15-15 is the standard compound fertilizer for food crops, widely used on maize, rice, and vegetables. Urea (46-0-0) is the nitrogen top-dressing of choice for cereals and cotton. DAP is used for rice cultivation in lowland and irrigated systems. SSP is available for groundnut production. For cocoa and coffee in the plateau and mountain regions, NPK formulations with calcium amendments are recommended. Organic amendments including composted farm waste, poultry manure, and green manures are promoted by ITRA and extension services as essential components of soil fertility management on Togo's tropical ferralitic and ferruginous soils.

Subsidy Programs & Access

Togo's fertilizer subsidy program is managed through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development. For cotton farmers, NSCT provides fertilizer on credit through the input credit system, with costs deducted at cotton purchase. For food crops, the government operates a subsidized fertilizer distribution program, offering NPK and urea at reduced prices (typically 20 to 30% subsidy) through approved cooperatives and agro-dealers. The Programme National de Promotion de l'Entrepreneuriat Rural (PNPER) and PNIASA include components for improving input access. Farmer registration is done through village-level farmer organizations and cantonal agriculture services. The e-voucher pilot program, supported by development partners, has been tested to improve targeting. Distribution is organized before the main planting season through designated points in each prefecture. Access remains challenging in remote northern regions where transport costs add significantly to fertilizer prices and the agro-dealer network is thin.