--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260320-zambia-launches-soil-partnership-and-farmer-training-program-to-educate-local-farmers/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Zambia launches soil partnership and farmer training program to educate local farmers Publication Date: 2026-03-20T18:00:35-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-03-20T05:13:00-04:00 Author: Editors (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/fertilizereditors/) Categories: [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/) !["Lusaka, Zambia - December 3, 2011: group of farmers select patatoes for distribution in Zambia and Malawi"](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lusaka-zambia-december-3-2011-group-of-farmers-select-patatoes-for-distribution-in-zambia-and-malawi-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) New initiatives backed by international partners aim to improve soil health, fertilizer use and resilience in agrifood systems. Zambia has launched a national soil partnership and a farmer training program to strengthen soil management and agricultural productivity, with support from international partners. The Zambia Soil Partnership and the Global Soil Doctors Programme were introduced in Lusaka as part of the Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood Systems initiative, funded by the United States and Japan. The programs aim to improve coordination among government, research institutions and private sector players while equipping farmers and extension agents with practical tools to assess soil health and optimize fertilizer use. A soil moisture monitoring station was also inaugurated at the University of Zambia to enhance data collection and soil analysis capacity. The initiatives come as Zambia faces declining soil fertility and land degradation, challenges that have weighed on crop yields and rural livelihoods. Authorities and partners said the programs are intended to support more productive and resilient agrifood systems, strengthen value chains and expand market opportunities through improved soil management practices. **Sources:** [Africa.com](https://africa.com/zambia-launches-national-soil-partnership-and-global-soil-doctors-programme-to-strengthen-productive-and-resilient-agrifood-systems/) Tags: [Africa](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/africa/), [agricultural productivity](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agricultural-productivity/), [education](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/education/), [training](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/training/), [Zambia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/zambia/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.