Organic Agriculture Projects

Overview

ZRDC’s Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Projects promote climate-smart, environmentally responsible farming practices that enhance productivity while protecting natural ecosystems. These initiatives address food security, soil degradation, and climate change challenges in Zambia.

Key Projects

Organic Fertilizer and Vermicomposting Program

Production and testing of organic fertilizers, including vermicomposting for soil regeneration.

Over 5 tonnes of organic fertilizer tested and validated.

Bokashi Bran Initiative

Low-cost organic soil enhancer supporting smallholder farmers to improve yields sustainably.

Climate-Resilient Maize Project

Introduced in 2025, supporting 1,250+ farmers with resilient seed varieties and sustainable practices.

Objectives

  • Improve soil fertility without harmful chemicals
  • Increase smallholder farmer productivity
  • Promote environmentally sustainable agriculture
  • Strengthen community resilience to climate change

Partners

  • ICU Zambia
  • Local farming communities
  • Agribusiness stakeholders
  • Research and innovation partners

Impact

  • Increased crop yields
  • Reduced dependency on synthetic inputs
  • Improved farmer incomes
  • Adoption of climate-smart farming practices