Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief
The organic fertilizer value chain in Zambia is still at an early stage of development, fragmented, and under-commercialized but holds promise for improving soil health, lowering costs for farmers, and contributing to sustainable agriculture. Key constraints include the exclusion of organic fertiliz...
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| author | Subakanya, Mitelo Kasase, Chitundu Mulungu, Kelvin Setimela, Peter Simutowe, Esau Thierfelder, Christian Ngoma, Hambulo |
| author_browse | Kasase, Chitundu Mulungu, Kelvin Ngoma, Hambulo Setimela, Peter Simutowe, Esau Subakanya, Mitelo Thierfelder, Christian |
| author_facet | Subakanya, Mitelo Kasase, Chitundu Mulungu, Kelvin Setimela, Peter Simutowe, Esau Thierfelder, Christian Ngoma, Hambulo |
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| description | The organic fertilizer value chain in Zambia is still at an early stage of development, fragmented, and under-commercialized but holds promise for improving soil health, lowering costs for farmers, and contributing to sustainable agriculture. Key constraints include the exclusion of organic fertilizer from the farmer input support program (FISP), high production and logistics costs, limited farmer knowledge, and limited research and development (R&D). Yet, the abundance of raw materials, emerging private sector players, and regional market opportunities provide a strong foundation for growth if supported by coherent policy reforms, targeted incentives, and strengthened advisory services. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1805652026-01-24T02:13:19Z Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief Subakanya, Mitelo Kasase, Chitundu Mulungu, Kelvin Setimela, Peter Simutowe, Esau Thierfelder, Christian Ngoma, Hambulo organic fertilizers value chains policies The organic fertilizer value chain in Zambia is still at an early stage of development, fragmented, and under-commercialized but holds promise for improving soil health, lowering costs for farmers, and contributing to sustainable agriculture. Key constraints include the exclusion of organic fertilizer from the farmer input support program (FISP), high production and logistics costs, limited farmer knowledge, and limited research and development (R&D). Yet, the abundance of raw materials, emerging private sector players, and regional market opportunities provide a strong foundation for growth if supported by coherent policy reforms, targeted incentives, and strengthened advisory services. 2025-08 2026-01-23T20:26:29Z 2026-01-23T20:26:29Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180565 en Open Access application/pdf CIMMYT Mitelo, S., Kasase, C., Mulungu, K. H., Setimela, P. S., Simutowe, E., Thierfelder, C., & Ngoma, H. (2025). Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief. CIMMYT. https://hdl.handle.net/10883/36732 |
| spellingShingle | organic fertilizers value chains policies Subakanya, Mitelo Kasase, Chitundu Mulungu, Kelvin Setimela, Peter Simutowe, Esau Thierfelder, Christian Ngoma, Hambulo Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief |
| title | Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief |
| title_full | Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief |
| title_fullStr | Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief |
| title_short | Strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in Zambia: policy brief |
| title_sort | strengthening organic fertilizer value chains in zambia policy brief |
| topic | organic fertilizers value chains policies |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180565 |
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