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As fertilizer prices rise, Zambian farmers turn to bokashi compost

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren

Published October 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM CDT

The price of fertilizer rose dramatically in Zambia thanks to global conflicts. This sent some farmers searching for alternatives, including a home-made compost popularized in Asia.

Durrie Bouscaren

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