Compost-based organic granular fertilizer and liquid organic fertilizer
Innovation Type:
Water-Energy-Food
Product Segment:
Energy – Farm Input
Country of Incorporation:
Zambia
Country of Implementation:
Zambia
Financing Goals:
Seeking hybrid (convertible debt or similar)
Contact Name:
Njunga Kakusa
Contact Email:
Challenges
Kabwe, Zambia is one of the most polluted places in the world. Due to its mining history, the city’s 300,000 residents face daily risks from lead contamination, which affects the soil and water.
As soil degradation in Kabwe is vast, farmers must rely on fertilizers to help their crops grow. The cost of conventional chemical fertilizers, however, is high and smallholder farmers have limited access to affordable alternatives.
Solutions
Greencare Eco Solutions addresses agricultural and environmental challenges through innovative approaches. By producing affordable organic fertilizers from locally-sourced organic waste, the innovator combats soil degradation and lead contamination in Kabwe. Compared to chemical alternatives, their fertilizers enhance soil health and biodiversity and reduce toxicity levels. Additionally, the company empowers the local community by purchasing organic waste, which creates economic opportunities. Committed to sustainability, Greencare’s practices align with ESG principles, while promoting climate-smart agriculture and enhancing livelihoods.
