A fertilizer use manual for irrigated horticulture was developed to permit expansion of activities beyond the duration of the project. The IFA support also established a pilot input supply mechanism in three provinces of Zambia for irrigated horticultural crops. Farmers received credit in kind. Seeds and fertilizers were distributed to 21 farmers groups with 185 male- 93 women farmers. All revenue is deposited into the groups bank accounts.
Farmers use the increased income according to their needs.
Fund withdrawal is by group consensus. Funds deposited in the groups accounts are reserved to purchase fertilizer and seeds inputs for the following irrigation season.