Zambia Nears Fertilizer Independence

Zambia was close to achieving fertilizer self-sufficiency after years of heavy reliance on imports. Targeted investment, led by support from the African Development Bank, revitalized Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia and expanded national production capacity more than sixfold since 2022. Additional reforms strengthened soil research, extension services, and agricultural finance, helping lower costs, improve yields, and reduce vulnerability to global supply disruptions.