Rising fertiliser cost, here’s a plan B!

Now, according to Thabile Nkunjana agricultural economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council, South Africa imports about 80% of it’s fertiliser. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine means Mzansi’s food producers are forced to cough up almost double with prices rising daily.     This week Thapelo Phiri, organic fertiliser specialist joins us to unpack the effects on farmer and alternatives for producers.