Sustain Africa programmes in Zambia and Kenya launched in November. Read more on the Zambia launc...
In Zambia, Yara, United Capital Fertilizers, FSG and IRM will supply 20 thousand MT of fertilizer to 100 thousand farmers subscribed to 500 Cooperatives in the 5 provinces as well as to Farmers subscribed to Apollo Agriculture, a project partner which has over over 15,000 affiliated smallholder farmers.
Farmers will receive training in Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) such as the use of improved certified seeds and crop protection products via farmer trainings, field days and field demonstration. BAYER, UPL, Syngenta and other seed companies will provide seed and crop-protection products and training to farmers on the correct use of these products.
The project runs from August, 2023 to April, 2024 and focuses on maize, rice, beans and soya beans.