22/07/2026
Winter maize!!
🌽 Maize Production Costs Per Hectare (Fertilizers & Chemicals Only)
Many farmers ask how much they should budget for fertilizers and crop protection chemicals. Here's a simple guide for 1 hectare of maize using commercial input prices in Zambia:
✅ Basal fertilizer (4 × 50 kg bags): K4,000–K4,400
✅ Top dressing/Urea (4 × 50 kg bags): K4,000–K4,400
✅ Herbicides: K800–K1,300
✅ Insecticides (including Fall Armyworm control): K300–K700
✅ Miscellaneous chemicals: K100–K300
💰 Estimated total: K10,000–K12,000 per hectare
Remember, input costs vary depending on the brand, supplier, and location. Investing in the right fertilizers and timely w**d and pest control is one of the best ways to maximize your maize yield.
