This project will be implemented through a three-tiered fertiliser cost-reduction programme involving purchasing and supply chain improvements in the market for this input and the blending and local manufacturing of fertiliser. Working with the private sector and reviewing farmers institutions’ ability to import and distribute fertiliser in bulk, will be the initial steps in the programme. The fertiliser cost reduction project/programme will require capacity building of farmers and farmer’s organisations; efficient fertiliser ordering and distribution process, and provision of warehousing to address the inefficient and costly fertiliser importation and distribution structure that is currently in place. Efforts to reduce costs of other inputs will follow