Agriculture
Zambian coverage mentioning agriculture, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Zambia to pitch four agricultural value chains at FAO investment forum
Zambia will present investment plans for four priority agricultural value chains — soybeans, honey, beef and common beans — at the 2026 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum in Rome, Italy. The four value chains were selected following a data-driven analysis supported…
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Green projects receive boost as sustainability bond launched
ZANACO has reportedly launched a US$100 million medium-term note programme and plans to issue an inaugural US$50 million sustainability bond. The programme, it is said, will mobilise long-term capital for eligible green and social projects, including renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, financial inclusion, affordable…
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Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says
Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of…
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FAO launches $500,000 project to transform Zambia food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a US$500,000 two-year project aimed at transforming Zambia’s food systems, improving food security and strengthening resilience to climate and economic shocks. The Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP), titled “Catalyzing Transformative and Sustainable Food Systems…
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Zambia, FAO seek US$300 million to climate-proof agrifood systems
Zambia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to mobilise approximately US$300 million in climate finance to climate-proof the country’s agrifood systems. The commitment was made in Rome, Italy, following high-level bilateral discussions between Minister of…
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European envoys review demonstration of climate-smart practices, forest conservation in Zambia’s Katete
European diplomats have visited farmers and community groups in Zambia’s eastern Katete district to see how climate-smart agriculture and sustainable forest management are helping improve livelihoods and build resilience to climate change. The visit on September 21, organised by the Eastern Province GIZ Agri-Food Cluster…
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Govt warns of threat to food security, as concerns mount over climate shock predictions
Government has called for urgent and coordinated action to protect Zambia’s food security ahead of anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño conditions, warning that climate shocks could undermine agricultural production and the country’s economic gains. Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, John Mulongoti, said weather…
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FQM Onboard as Partner for the Solwezi Mma Expo 2026– a Game Changer for the Mining Ecosystem
In a bold and defining statement of commitment to Zambia’s industrial future, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has stepped forward as a partner of the highly anticipated Solwezi Motor, Mining & Agriculture (MMA) Expo 2026 -organized by Lusaka Happening. Set in the heart of Zambia’s mining…
