ARM is a large manufacturer of cement, lime, industrial minerals, sodium silicate, formulated fertilizers and special building products in Eastern and Southern Africa. The partnership has introduced urea super granules fertilizer briquettes (through support to Afritech and cooperatives) and FDP/ UDP applicators to increase yields per unit area. It has also introduced extension services to the farmers and access to affordable farm inputs. In addition, this the partnership seeks to enable farmers to access market, financial services through formal farmers groups.