Agriculture
Zambian coverage mentioning agriculture, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Agriculture
CGIAR engages Zambian stakeholders on Demand Intelligence Portal to close agriculture scaling gap
CGIAR Centers under Scaling for Impact program
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Business
FEATURE: Partnerships propel Africa towards thriving agriculture landscape
AFRICA’s agricultural imports have been exceeding exports in the recent past, yet it has majority of the world’s arable land. The 2025
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Agriculture
Precision agriculture is the future
ZAMBIA’S agricultural future lies beneath our feet. For decades, farmers have been expected to produce more food, feed a growing population and contribute to national economic growth, often without one of the most basic pieces of information they need. What is actually in the soil…
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Crime & Courts
Criminal Cases at Zambia Agriculture Show Drop by More than 50 Percent
The Zambia Police Service has reported a significant reduction in crime during the just ended 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, with criminal cases falling by more than 50 percent compared to last year’s event. According to a report released by Zambia police Public Relations…
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Agriculture
Farmers warned not to expect bumper yields with less fertilizer
R Agriculture expert, Dr. Oliver Kandela Bulaya
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Agriculture
Locally produced seeds, fertilizer is too expensive for smallholder farmers – Expert
Agriculture expert, Dr. Oliver Kandela Bulaya has
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Agriculture
Set-up processing industries to reduce raw maize exports- Expert
T Zambia’s Agriculture sector is slowly becoming
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Agriculture
Banks Align Lending with Government Growth Plans
The Bankers Association of Zambia –BAZ- has pledged increased financing to agriculture,...
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Agriculture
Irrigation Key to Zambias Wheat Target
The Agriculture Institute of Zambia –AIZ- says Zambia can achieve its one-million-tonne...
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Health
Veep challenges youths to tap into green tech
Vice-President Mutale-Nalumango has urged Zambian youths to seize opportunities in agriculture, technology and renewable energy, saying they should become entrepreneurs and job creators as the country pursues economic transformation.
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Opinion
A call for increased agro funding
Zambia’s drive to transform agriculture into a major engine of economic growth will require greater investment, improved access to finance and markets, and a gradual shift away from reliance on input subsidies.
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Business
ZACL confirms Solwezi Airport as official host partner for inaugural Motor, Mining and Agri Expo
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has confirmed Solwezi Airport as the Official Host Partner for the inaugural Solwezi Motor, Mining and Agriculture (MMA) Expo, scheduled
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Politics
HH lays out vision
Govt to do “strange, but legal things” to unlock economic opportunities CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has set an ambitious target of doubling Zambia’s economy over the next five years, identifying agriculture, energy, mining, tourism and manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth under…
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Agriculture
Chief Chimese seeks early inputs
Chief Chimese of the Ushi people in Mansa District has urged the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and the Ministry of Agriculture to commence the distribution of farming inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) before the onset of the rains. In an interview with…
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Agriculture
PIDACC boosts Mwinilunga mechanisation
Government through the Program for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change (PIDACC) with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) has over the last one year handed over an assortment of agriculture mechanisation equipment to three wards in Mwinilunga District of North-western Province. The…
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Business
Stakeholders react to Grow Zambia agenda
The Grow Zambia agenda presents an opportunity to deepen manufacturing linkages with agriculture, mining, energy and other sectors, the Zambia Association of Manufacturers has said. ZAM President Mohammed Umar said the next five years should focus on growth, expansion, opportunity and prosperity, underpinned by stronger…
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Agriculture
Muchinga PS orders FISP database update
Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Tuesday Bwalya has directed Senior Management Officers in the Ministry of Agriculture in the Province to update the database for the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). Dr Bwalya said the database must be cleaned up and updated, adding that deceased beneficiaries…
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Business
CFAO unveils 9th Gen Hilux
CFAO Mobility Zambia has launched the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux, saying the new model reaffirms its commitment to innovation and world-class mobility solutions. Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has commended the company, noting the vehicle's importance to key sectors such as agriculture, construction and SMEs.
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Business
Zambian farmers urged to follow weather advisories
The Ministry of Agriculture has urged farmers to closely monitor official weather forecasts and agricultural advisories as they prepare for the 2026/2027 farming season. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Balewa Zyuulu, said timely access to weather and agricultural information…
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Business
CEJ demands transparency, human rights safeguards in grow Zambia agenda
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has called for transparency, accountability and respect for human rights in the implementation of Zambia’s Grow Zambia Agenda, while urging stronger environmental safeguards and community consultation. CEJ Executive Director, Maggie Mwape, said the Agenda, which focuses on agriculture, mining…
