Zambia: East Syndicate Stealing FISP Inputs

Authorities in Lundazi have exposed a scam in which some agricultural officials are running a syndicate specialising in stealing fertiliser and seed supplied under the Farmer Input… Read more »

Zambia: Cassava Demand Overtakes Maize - Minister Katambo

The demand for cassava is overtaking that of maize on both the local and regional market, the ministry of Agriculture has observed. Read more »

Zambia: FISP Fertiliser Swapped for a Sip

Chief Katumba of the Chewa people in Sinda and Katete districts in Eastern Province has urged his subjects not to sell the fertiliser they receive from the Government under the… Read more »

Zambia: Farmers Must Serve Nation's Interest

THE decision by some farmers in certain parts of the country to sell their maize before opening of the marketing season is worrying especially that in some cases, 'briefcase… Read more »

Zambia: Zambeef Disposes of Sinazongwe Farm for $10 Million

ZAMBEEF Products Plc has disposed off its Sinazongwe farm at a cost of US$10 million to Chenguang Biotech (Zambia) Agri-Dev Limited. Read more »

Zambia: PMRC Calls for Training of Smallholder Farmers

The Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has urged Government to upscale field trainings among smallholders farmers to promote Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) adaptation. Read more »

Zambia: Change Eating Patterns, Zambians Advised

There is need to change consumption patterns if the country is to reduce its dependence on maize crop, Agricultural expert Sebastian Chibwe has said Read more »

Zambia: Cannabis Sector Money-Spinner - Experts

EXPERTS in the cannabis industry say it has huge profit potential even though it is in its early stages. Read more »

Zambia: Cotton Body Calls for Value Addition Industries

There is need to advocate for both local and international investors to establish industries that will promote value addition and job creation in the cotton subsector. Read more »

Zambia: Lungu Launches Chiansi Irrigation Scheme Works

President Edgar Lungu yesterday commissioned the construction works for the multi-million dollar Chiansi irrigation scheme in Kafue District, which is expected to benefit more than… Read more »

Zambia: Veronica Mwaba - Promoting Science Communication

Science communication plays an increasingly important role in promoting a better understanding of issues facing our lives, thereby stimulating wise and timely action. Read more »

Zambia: Govt Quarantines Livestock in Foot, and Mouth Disease-Affected Farms

The Government has quarantined livestock in farms affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in three districts around the country and similarly authorities on the Copperbelt have… Read more »

Zambia: MPs Roast Permanent Secretary Zyambo Over Groundnuts

The Parliamentary Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services has raised its concerns about the potential risks to human health of eating groundnuts. Read more »

Zambia: Women At Work Programme Uplifting Farm Workers' Conditions

OVER the years, floriculture and horticulture have continued to flourish in the agricultural sector, creating the much needed jobs for Zambians. Read more »

Zambia: Lower Mealie-Meal Price - Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has directed millers who bought maize from the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) at a subsidised rate to reduce mealie meal prices. Read more »

Zambia: FAO Oils Fight Against Armyworm

THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has released $400,000 to supplement the Government's effort in the fight against the fall armyworm in some parts of the country. Read more »

Zambia: Hunger Stalks South

HUNGER is looming high in most parts of Southern Province as a result of the drought which has hit the region, devastating maize and graving fields. Read more »